—v.tr. reprove sharply; subject to protest or censure.
—n.
1 the act of rebuking.
2 the process of being rebuked.
3 a reproof.
Derivatives:
rebuker n. rebukingly adv.
Etymology: ME f. AF & ONF rebuker (as RE-, OF buchier beat, orig. cut down wood f. busche log)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.