reprimanded
|rep-ri-mand-ed|
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/ˈrɛprɪˌmændɪd/
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/ˈrɛprɪˌmɑːndɪd/
(reprimand)
formal disapproval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reprimand' originates from French, specifically the word 'réprimander', where 'ré-' meant 'again' and 'prīmendere' meant 'to seize'.
Historical Evolution
'réprimander' transformed into the English word 'reprimand' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to scold or rebuke someone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'reprimand'.
The manager reprimanded the employee for being late.
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