Reprimand(verb)
Scold or rebuke someone sharply for a fault or wrongdoing. (???????)
Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish, Chide
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment
Example: The manager reprimanded him for repeatedly arriving late.
Trick to remember: “RE-PRIMAND” = boss re-checks your work and gives you a strict scolding for the mistake.
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