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Definition of reprimand

reprimand

/ˈrɛprɪmænd/
rep · ri · mand
Plural:reprimands
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Past Simple:reprimanded
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Past Participle:reprimanded
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Present Participle:reprimanding
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reprimand Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A formal or severe expression of disapproval, especially one issued by a person in authority.

Example

"The employee received a formal written reprimand for repeatedly arriving late to the office."

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• verb

1

To address a formal or severe expression of disapproval to someone, especially from a position of authority.

Example

"The supervisor had to reprimand the technician for ignoring standard laboratory safety protocols."

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• Nearby Words

reprice
repricing
reprieve
reprimand
reprint
reprisal
reprise

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century via French from Spanish reprimenda, derived from the Latin gerundive reprimenda ('things to be checked or suppressed'), from reprimere ('to press back or restrain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reprimand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reprimand
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