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What (who) is REBUKING - definition
Rebuking
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Rebuke.
Rebuke
CENSURE ON A MEMBER OF THE CLERGY
Rebuke And Reproof; Rebuke and reproof
rebuke
CENSURE ON A MEMBER OF THE CLERGY
Rebuke And Reproof; Rebuke and reproof
¦ verb criticize or reprimand sharply.
¦ noun a sharp reprimand or criticism.
Derivatives
rebuker noun
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. and Old North. Fr. rebuker, from re- 'back, down' + bukier 'to beat'.
Examples of use of REBUKING
1. A vote was expected Friday putting the House on record rebuking a wartime commander in chief.
2. Greenpeace issued a statement rebuking the G8 for failing to develop an energy security strategy.
3. A federal judge dismissed the case against Leung, rebuking prosecutors for misconduct.
4. She said a resolution rebuking a president who has already left office is unnecessary.
5. Measures rebuking the president on the war face a tougher battle on the Senate side.