Jun 17, 2015 · Oxford Dictionaries Online define "rebuke" as Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions: But, as I mentioned in post #7, …

Jan 30, 2018 · The word "rebuke" sounds a bit formal for the boyfriend/girlfriend context. It is somewhat literary and usually used of a superior/inferior relationship. Using "scold" would …

May 6, 2011 · Aside from a special meaning like that, however, a warning usually carries no penalty while a reprimand (which is a sharp rebuke or censure) is considered a mild form of …

Aug 12, 2018 · Exactly! Actually I will first use "contrib" to abbreviate "contribution" and then define "ctb"/"ct" as an even shorter form. In that case, would it make sense to you? If so, that …

Oct 13, 2007 · WHen do you say on the left or to the left? Is there any differnce in terms of meaning? For example, which one is right? My desk is on the left of the cabinet or My desk is …

Jan 14, 2014 · The word Yankee starts with a capital 'Y'. So it seems at first glance that it's a proper noun. However, it doesn't refer to a specific person but any American, especially if the …

Aug 17, 2010 · Sarcasm is meant to wound/hurt or in general express negative feeling toward something. What's the similar word to sarcasm, but have a positive meaning? For example: - …

Oct 2, 2016 · rebuke Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary hypothesis: They mean the same act (telling someone that they have done something wrong or that they didn't do what …

Jan 3, 2020 · 1. vulgar slang To aggressively and angrily rebuke, criticize, or chastise someone, especially for mistake or wrongdoing. The hyperbole of that phrase is basically to create …

Sep 26, 2007 · Buenos dias, nos han mandado un presupuesto donde nos ponen en la columna "PER" las letras EA no sé si se refiere a unidades o a que concretamente. Si me lo podeis …