REBUKE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
Example: he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Categories: Criticism, Unfavorable judgment
Synonyms
Chew out, Dress down, Chide, Berate, Take to task
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "rebuke" comes from Proto-Germanic *buskaz. It started in Frankish *busc. Then it appeared in Vulgar Latin buska. Later, people used it in Old French *buker. After that, it was Anglo-Norman rebuker. Over time, it became Middle English rebuken.
🔗 Related Words
re – A related word in the same word family.
bush – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!