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.