rebuke

/ɹiˈbjuːk/

noun

Meaning

A harsh criticism.

Synonyms

admonition,

reprehension,

reprimand,

reproach,

reproof,

reproval

verb

Meaning

To criticise harshly; to reprove.
"O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. (Psalm 6, BSB)"

Synonyms

admonish,

berate,

criticise,

reprehend,

reprimand,

reproach,

reprove,

scold