Word · transitive verb and countable noun · reprimand someone for something · C1 · Formal · institutional, workplace, military, school, or disciplinary contexts
reprimand
Officially and seriously tell someone that their behavior is unacceptable.
ukoriti; izreći ukor; zvanično prekoriti
Memory scene
The criticism arrives with an official stamp: authority records the disapproval, even if no one raises their voice.
How it sounds
REP-ri-mand (US)
The main stress is on REP in standard US pronunciation.
Build the sentence
reprimand + person + for + conduct · issue/give/receive a reprimand
Use it
The hospital formally reprimanded the supervisor for ignoring the reporting rule.
The authority and procedure make this more than an angry personal reaction.
He received a written reprimand but was allowed to remain in the position.
As a countable noun, a reprimand can be verbal or written and may become part of a formal record.
Watch out
As a verb, reprimand takes a direct object: reprimand someone for doing something. It describes official censure, not necessarily shouting. As a noun, say give, issue, receive, or face a reprimand.
Nearby language
Formal but often corrective or warning in tone, and not necessarily part of an official disciplinary process.
Informal and conversational, usually without an institutional record or procedure.
Focuses on harsh angry delivery; a reprimand can be calm, concise, and procedural.
Make it yours
Etička komisija je zvanično osudila službenika zbog skrivanja poklona, ali ga nije otpustila.