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rebukingly

/rɪˈbjuːkɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does rebukingly mean?

adverb

In a rebuking manner; in a manner that expresses strong disapproval or criticism.

Example

"She spoke rebukingly to the child for not doing his homework."

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Words that share this root

rebuke rebuking rebuked rebukes

What's another word for rebukingly?

reproachfully critically disapprovingly rebukingly sternly severely

What's the opposite of rebukingly?

approvingly praisingly flatteringly

Rhymes with rebukingly

buking duking huking muking