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Example sentences for "reprimand"

Lexicographically close words:
repressive; represt; reprieve; reprieved; reprieves; reprimanded; reprimanding; reprimands; reprint; reprinted
  1. A man of a very different character, the excellent Ken, who was her chaplain at the Hague during some months, was so much incensed by her wrongs that he, with more zeal than discretion, threatened to reprimand her husband severely.

  2. His slackness drew on him a sharp reprimand from the royal lips.

  3. No reprimand was given, therefore, to the Parliament, but it was informed that the King prohibited it from meddling with the corn question.

  4. The reprimand finished by the King saying, "Get out.

  5. She received a severe reprimand from the King, a good scolding from Madame de Maintenon, and was compelled publicly to ask pardon of the Duchesse de Rohan.

  6. In the first place, then, a simple reprimand was sent to the Princesse des Ursins for the violation of the respect due to the King, by opening a letter addressed to him by one of his ambassadors.

  7. Prince in Flanders, received from that General a strong reprimand for his ignorance.

  8. Folks sometimes were even wanting in respect to him, which at last was an inconvenience all the more dangerous because he could not, when he wished, reprimand those who embarrassed him; insomuch as they themselves did not feel embarrassed.

  9. He sent a severe reprimand to this Parliament; prohibited it from meddling again in the matter; and ordered the President, who had conducted the assembly, to come at once to Court to explain his conduct.

  10. The other reprimand was upon a more serious subject.

  11. The courier he despatched with the news was immediately sent back, with a strong reprimand for not having deferred to the passport with which Law had been furnished by the Regent.

  12. In order that this rule shall not operate prejudicially to the sovereign rights of individuals, the members of the club are at liberty to treat the reprimand of the Higholdboy as a good joke.

  13. The Higholdboy is empowered to reprimand any member, when he considers it necessary to preserve the dignity of the club.

  14. For it would mean a reprimand and very often a penance, and the sister thus charged with having broken this point of the "holy" rules, is held under suspicion.

  15. If she is late to any of them, it means punishment, either by reprimand or penance, or maybe both.

  16. Sometimes all the sisters do not have the time to appear before the superior on this day, but she must do so the first opportunity she has during the week, and then it is generally a reprimand for not being there sooner.

  17. Secretary, George Canning, to ascertain the individual who took charge of my letters, and give him a reprimand for the present and caution for the future.

  18. The trial at last resulted in his acquittal on two of the more serious charges; but being judged censurable on two others, he was sentenced to a public reprimand from the commander-in-chief.

  19. Lars's remarks troubled him; but he could not reprimand him when he had no positive proof that the man had committed a wrong.

  20. He had intended to administer a sharp reprimand to the one who had stolen his apples.

  21. It was the habit of all of Levice's relatives to listen in silence to any personal reprimand the dignified old man might offer.

  22. He had never punished her nominally; the pain he himself showed had always affected her as the severest reprimand never could have done.

  23. She was actually pouting; and her father's quiet tone of surprised reprimand just headed off two great tears that threatened to fall.

  24. The Alcalde understood the reprimand and bowed to conceal his confusion.

  25. This aray was caused by a little pinch which her mother had given her on the arm in the way of a reprimand for her complaint.

  26. The whole table on those occasions would break into laughter, for her reprimand was always spiced with inimitable humour, which penetrated even the impervious Breton intellect.

  27. In vain had he risked a reprimand by hotly protesting the point with the Captain; in vain had he declared to the nurse that he would rather live on his feet than die on his back.

  28. Why was she even now flying in the face of authority and risking a serious reprimand by letting him ride in her car?

  29. Even Tom, and another little boy, who had been likewise drawn in, were obliged to stay within narrow bounds, and to learn heavy impositions; and a stern reprimand and exhortation were given to the school collectively.

  30. That the first inflammatory discourse had been made by Anderson did not appear to be known--he only came in for the general reprimand given to the school.

  31. Poor Ragna, all confusion and blushes, fearing the inevitable reprimand for foolish waste of time, tried to snatch her darling, but the father held up his hand.

  32. The version of the reprimand given by Marbois, however, is somewhat apocryphal.

  33. In the locker room a dejected Mack Carver rightfully expected a reprimand from his coach.

  34. Shocked by the sudden, burning reprimand and the blunt abruptness of her dismissal, Ruth sat for a few prickly seconds staring at the coach.

  35. Did Mr. De Mohrenschildt reprimand Lee for his abuse to you?

  36. Has anything been done to reprimand and cause them to realize that this is a violation of your regulations?

  37. So there was no official reprimand or disciplinary action?

  38. Ellerey was astonished that so mild a reprimand should have so great an effect.

  39. I will reprimand my too zealous officers, and they shall make you an apology.

  40. When a lump came into his throat at the thought of the little hut in the lonely white waste far to the north, he gulped it down and broke into a hoarse laugh which brought down a reprimand from the nearest officer.

  41. Dick was duly disciplined for absenting himself beyond leave, but, considering the hard experience he had undergone, his punishment was made nominal, with a not very severe reprimand from the commander.

  42. The host and guests, thinking him a coolie who had come in the train of some visitor, did not ask specially concerning him, but one of the women guests, seeing him in the inner quarters, sent a servant to reprimand him and put him out.

  43. He then scolded the scholar, saying, "You did not reprimand your servants for their insult to me, so I'll have to take it out of you as well.

  44. He read the reprimand ruefully, reminded himself that another great Irish failing was too much talk--and said good-by to any hopes for a third star.

  45. This sped into print, caused a world-wide stir, and brought General O'Reilly a sizzling reprimand from the Department of the Army.

  46. No time was, however, to be lost; so I proceeded to put on my old Fourteenth uniform, wondering whether my costume might not cost me a reprimand in the very outset of my career.

  47. I am glad of it; the irregularities on this score have called forth a heavy reprimand at headquarters.

  48. She was hardly more than five minutes behind time, yet received a sharp reprimand from Professor Manton, and a black mark.

  49. We thought it better to stay the night at Bouillon, and take our chance of getting off a reprimand by means of this explanation.

  50. My eyes would close in spite of resolution, and I sometimes awoke just in time to escape a reprimand when Dr.


  51. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "reprimand" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    admonish; admonition; baton; bawl; bespatter; blacken; blame; blot; blur; brand; call; castigate; censure; chastise; chew; chide; come; condemn; correct; correction; damn; defame; defile; disapprove; discipline; disparage; disparagement; dress; expose; hell; imputation; jump; lecture; lesson; mind; onus; piece; pillory; preach; rap; rate; rating; rebuke; reflection; reprehend; reprehension; reprimand; reproach; reproof; reprove; scold; scolding; sermon; slap; slur; smear; smirch; smudge; soil; spank; spanking; speak; spot; stain; stigma; stigmatize; taint; tarnish; task; tell; upbraid; vilify; wig