reprimand
re pruh mand
- n an act or expression of criticism and censure
- v rebuke formally
- v censure severely or angrily
- While the House could censure Frank or reprimand him, colleagues and constituents so far have been generally sympathetic.
- Faces reprimand Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center Lieut.
- A reprimandan official statement of disapprovalis the House's mildest form of punishment for serious misconduct by members.