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reprimanding

rep·ri·mand
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd; verb rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd, rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd]
    • /noun ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; verb ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd, ˌrɛp rəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd/
    • /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd; verb rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd, rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd]
    • /noun ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; verb ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd, ˌrɛp rəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd/

Definitions of reprimanding word

  • noun reprimanding a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority. 1
  • verb with object reprimanding to reprove or rebuke severely, especially in a formal way. 1
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Origin of reprimanding

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < French réprimande, Middle French reprimend < Latin reprimenda that is to be repressed (feminine gerund of reprimere), equivalent to re- re- + prim(ere) to press1 + -enda, feminine gerund suffix

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Parts of speech for Reprimanding

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Reprimanding

reprimanding popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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