Correct and Rebuke

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Correct verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.

Usage example: an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues

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Rebuke is a synonym for correct in scold topic. In some cases you can use "Rebuke" instead a verb "Correct".

Rebuke verb - To criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault.

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Correct is a synonym for rebuke in scold topic. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Rebuke".

Nearby Words: rebuked, rebuking

people	correct people	rebuke people
anyone	correct anyone	rebuke anyone

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