Reprimanding
/rɛprɪˈmændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (pres. part.)) The act of formally expressing disapproval or criticism, often in a professional or legal context.
The lawyer was reprimanding his client for not disclosing all relevant information.
Forms
- reprimand
- reprimanded
- reprimands
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Commentary
Typically used in disciplinary contexts within legal or organizational settings to denote formal verbal or written criticism.
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