reprimanding
|rep-ri-mand-ing|
B2
/ˈrɛprɪˌmændɪŋ/
(reprimand)
formal disapproval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reprimand' originates from French, specifically the word 'réprimander', where 'ré-' meant 'again' and 'prémunir' meant 'to warn'.
Historical Evolution
'réprimander' transformed into the English word 'reprimand' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to warn again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to scold or criticize'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'reprimand'.
The manager is reprimanding the employee for being late.
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