English Explanatory Dictionary

reprimand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.
verb
  1. To reprove in a formal or official way.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reprimand.wav /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reprimand2.wav /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/

Word forms

reprimand reprimands reprimanding reprimanded

Etymology

From French réprimande, from réprimer (“to repress”).

Related words

admonish admonition rebuke reprehend reprehension reproof reproval reprove

Derived words

reprimandable reprimandingly unreprimanded
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