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rebuke

[ri-byook] / rɪˈbyuk /




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He called upon people to love their enemies, not rebuke them or disparage their existence.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Luckily for Germany, it will escape public rebuke because of a clause allowing for exemptions related to defence spending, which the country has ramped up in the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The message followed Rubio on the visit and drew a rare rebuke from India’s foreign ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The film doesn’t have to take a swipe at AI; the handmade craft is its own rebuke.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Even if Mrs. Kinnebrew had smiled when she said it, Naomi felt the rebuke.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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