stinging rebuke

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a criticism that is sharp and hurtful

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Examples (20)

  • He hit back with a stinging rebuke to his critics.
  • The manager delivered a stinging rebuke to the underperforming team.
  • The manager delivered a stinging rebuke to the team for their poor performance.
  • She received a stinging rebuke from her father for her disrespectful behavior.
  • She received a stinging rebuke from her parents after breaking curfew.
  • His careless remarks earned him a stinging rebuke from the chairman.
  • The editorial contained a stinging rebuke of the government's new policy.
  • The article contained a stinging rebuke of the government's policies.
  • His comments were met with a stinging rebuke from the audience.
  • Despite the stinging rebuke, he continued to defend his actions.
  • Despite the stinging rebuke, he refused to apologize for his actions.
  • The coach's stinging rebuke finally motivated the players to improve.
  • The politician issued a stinging rebuke to his opponent's allegations.
  • In a rare public appearance, the senator issued a stinging rebuke against his critics.
  • It was a stinging rebuke that left no doubt about her disapproval.
  • I feared a stinging rebuke from my professor after missing the deadline.
  • The coach's stinging rebuke motivated the players to try harder.
  • Her voice, usually calm, delivered a stinging rebuke that left him speechless.
  • He never forgot the stinging rebuke he received during the meeting.
  • The editorial was a stinging rebuke to those who ignored the warning signs.