public rebuke

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

a criticism made in front of other people

rebukeADJECTIVE + rebuke

Categories:

public

Examples (10)

  • They received a public rebuke from the Secretary General for their handling of the matter.
  • The mayor issued a public rebuke to the council member for unethical conduct.
  • Such actions often result in a swift public rebuke from management.
  • He feared a public rebuke more than any other punishment.
  • The artist faced a public rebuke after controversial remarks.
  • The government's decision drew a sharp public rebuke from opposition leaders.
  • She delivered a public rebuke to the entire team for their poor performance.
  • Receiving a public rebuke can be a very humbling experience.
  • His misbehavior earned him a severe public rebuke.
  • The company tried to avoid a public rebuke by addressing the issue internally.