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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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Germanicus was severely reprimanded by Tiberius for
traveling into Egypt without his permission.
--Arbuthnot.
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2. To reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a
sentence; as, the court ordered him to be reprimanded.
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Syn: To reprove; reprehend; chide; rebuke; censure; blame.
See {Reprove}.
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