reprimand
/ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/
verb
- To tell someone in a formal or official way that they have done something wrong.
- The manager reprimanded the employee for being late three times in one week.
- The teacher reprimanded the student for talking during the exam.
- The officer was reprimanded for failing to follow proper procedures.
noun
- A formal or official statement that someone has done something wrong.
- Her only punishment was a verbal reprimand from the principal.
- The coach gave the player a stern reprimand for breaking team rules.
- He received a written reprimand for his careless mistake.