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rebuking Meaning & Definition

What Does Rebuking Mean?

As a verb, rebuking means present participle and gerund of rebuke. As a noun, it means The act of giving a rebuke.

Word Facts for Rebuking

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsadmonish, berate and criticise
Pluralrebukings

Rebuking Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of rebuke

Rebuking as a Noun

  1. The act of giving a rebuke.

Verb

  1. To criticise harshly; to reprove.

    O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. (Psalm 6, BSB)

Synonyms of Rebuking

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Rebuking in a Sentence

O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. (Psalm 6, BSB)

Word Forms & Grammar

rebuking

rebuking (plural rebukings)

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Quick Answers About Rebuking

Is rebuking a verb or a noun?

Rebuking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for rebuking?

Close synonyms of rebuking are admonish, berate and criticise. See the full list of rebuking synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rebuking?

The plural of rebuking is rebukings.

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