severely reprimand

Frequency: 6.21.8 per million words

To reprimand someone in a very strong and serious way.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.