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rebukes

/rɪˈbjuks/ /riˈbjuks/

Meanings
noun
A harsh criticism.

Examples :

"Her constant lateness earned her rebukes from her boss. "
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Illustration earned

earned verb

/ɝnd/ /ɜːnd/

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

"The student earned a good grade on the test by studying hard. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration harsh

harsh verb

/hɑːʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/

To negatively criticize.

"Quit harshing me already, I said that I was sorry!"

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration boss

boss noun

/bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/

A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.

"My boss assigned me a new project at work. "

Illustration a

a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

Illustration lateness

lateness noun

/ˈleɪt.nəs/

The property of being late.

"His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job."

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."