rebuked
|re-buked|
B2
/rɪˈbjuːkt/
(rebuke)
sharp criticism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebuke' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rebuchier', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'buchier' meant 'to strike'.
Historical Evolution
'rebuchier' transformed into the Middle English word 'rebuken', and eventually became the modern English word 'rebuke'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to criticize sharply'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rebuke'.
She rebuked him for his carelessness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45