severely reprimand
Frequency: 6.21.8 per million words
To reprimand someone in a very strong and serious way.
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- She was severely reprimanded for accepting the money.
- The general will severely reprimand the insubordinate officer.
- My boss once severely reprimanded me for missing a deadline.
- The teacher had to severely reprimand the student for their disruptive behavior.
- Any official found guilty will be severely reprimanded.
- The parents severely reprimanded their child for lying.
- He expects to be severely reprimanded by the committee.
- The company decided to severely reprimand the manager for his misconduct.
- Despite the minor error, she was severely reprimanded.
- The government plans to severely reprimand those responsible for the data breach.