Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd/
  • (noun) (US) IPA (key): /ˈrɛp.rɪˌmænd/
  • (verb) (US) IPA (key): /ˈrɛp.rɪˌmænd/ or /ˌrɛp.rɪˈmænd/

Singular
reprimand

Plural
reprimands

  1. A reprimand is a severe and formal expression of disapproval.

Plain form
reprimand

Third-person singular
reprimands

Past tense
reprimanded

Past participle
reprimanded

Present participle
reprimanding

  1. If a person is being reprimanded, they are being disapproved in a formal or official way.