severe reprimand

Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words

A very strong and serious expression of disapproval.

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Examples (10)

  • The manager earned himself a severe reprimand for criticizing the referee.
  • The soldier received a severe reprimand for disobeying orders.
  • Such a breach of protocol warrants a severe reprimand.
  • She feared a severe reprimand from her supervisor after the mistake.
  • Despite his apologies, he still faced a severe reprimand.
  • The committee issued a severe reprimand to the member for his misconduct.
  • A severe reprimand was given to the team leader for neglecting his duties.
  • He knew he deserved a severe reprimand for his careless actions.
  • The incident led to a severe reprimand being placed on his permanent record.
  • To avoid a severe reprimand, make sure all reports are submitted on time.