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rebuked

Meaning

of Rebuke

Source: Webster's dictionary

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He does not show humility who accuses himself (for who will not accept rebukes from himself?), but he who, being rebuked by another, does not decrease his love toward him. John Climacus

I pained folk but little and caused them much amusement; my conscience rebuked me for nothing. Aristophanes

Germany is rebuked for its past. But look at the new holocaust! Jack T. Chick

You will become more conscious if you use the moment of being rebuked or blamed to observe your reaction. You will observe yourself making an excuse, giving a reason. Barry Long

Additional news requires that Polonius wait to be heard: messengers from Norway inform Claudius that the King of Norway has rebuked Prince Fortinbras for attempting to re-fight his father's battles. Source: Internet

A gospel story relates how the brothers wanted to call down heavenly fire on a Samaritan town, but Jesus rebuked them. Source: Internet

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