mild rebuke

Frequency: 5.85.9 per million words

a criticism that is not severe

rebukeADJECTIVE + rebuke

Categories:

mild

Examples (10)

  • The teacher gave him a mild rebuke for talking in class.
  • He received only a mild rebuke despite his serious mistake.
  • Her tone was a mild rebuke, rather than an angry outburst.
  • The editor issued a mild rebuke for the late submission.
  • A mild rebuke from his father was enough to make him reflect.
  • The committee delivered a mild rebuke regarding the procedural error.
  • She felt a mild rebuke in her conscience after her actions.
  • It was a mild rebuke, softened by a reassuring smile.
  • Despite their shortcomings, they only faced a mild rebuke.
  • The manager's mild rebuke was intended to encourage improvement, not shame.