Synonyms and Antonyms of rebuke (rĭ-byo͝ok)

reproof scolding admonishing blame ostracism reprehension reproval chide condemnation reprimand rebuff repulse disapproval censure criticism chiding upbraiding berating reproach expostulation lecture punishment rating objurgation admonition snub affliction castigation admonishment remonstrance tongue-lashing dressing-down chewing-out put down slap-in-the-face reprove admonish tax rebuking vituperate refusal correction call down castigate chastise dress down rap upbraid bawl out lambaste chew out admonitory castigatory objurgatory reprehensive animadversion chastisement comeuppance deserts just-deserts animadvert beat berate criticize lesson objurgate reprehend repress restrain slap take-to-task rag trounce jaw remonstrate chew-up have-words lambast check

applause compliment congratulations flattery commend flatter

praise insult scold attack chasten

rebuke ₁₂

burke ₁₁

berk ₁₀ burk ₁₀ kerb ₁₀ reek ₈ beer ₆ bree ₆ rube ₆

eek ₇ eke ₇ kue ₇ uke ₇ bee ₅ bur ₅ reb ₅ rub ₅ urb ₅ ere ₃ ree ₃ rue ₃

be ₄ er ₂ re ₂