'Reprimanding' definitions:

Definition of 'Reprimanding'

From: GCIDE
  • Reprimand \Rep"ri*mand\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reprimanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Reprimanding.] [Cf. F. r['e]primander. See Reprimand, n.]
  • 1. To reprove severely; to reprehend; to chide for a fault; to consure formally. [1913 Webster]
  • Germanicus was severely reprimanded by Tiberius for traveling into Egypt without his permission. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a sentence; as, the court ordered him to be reprimanded. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To reprove; reprehend; chide; rebuke; censure; blame. See Reprove. [1913 Webster]

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