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Word: Reprimand
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French réprimande, via Spanish from Latin reprimenda, ‘things to be held in check’, neuter plural gerundive of reprimere (see repress)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a formal expression of disapproval
Short Definition:formal expression of disapproval
Examples:- the golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules
Word: Reprimand
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
address a reprimand to
Short Definition:address reprimand to
Examples:- officials were reprimanded for poor work
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