harsh rebuke

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a very severe and unkind criticism

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  • The manager delivered a harsh rebuke to the employee for consistent tardiness.
  • She received a harsh rebuke from her parents after failing her exams.
  • His inappropriate comment earned him a harsh rebuke from the chairman.
  • The coach gave the team a harsh rebuke for their lack of effort.
  • Despite the harsh rebuke, he continued to defy authority.
  • A harsh rebuke was issued to the company for its environmental violations.
  • The article contained a harsh rebuke of the government's recent policy changes.
  • He remembered the harsh rebuke that taught him a valuable lesson.
  • To avoid a harsh rebuke, she ensured all tasks were completed perfectly.
  • The public's harsh rebuke forced the politician to reconsider his stance.