Synonyms & related words for reprimand

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of reprimand — including reproval, reprehension, rebuke, censure, reproof, scold. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to reprimand

Explore words related to reprimand — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include criminate, objurgatory, lambaste, reprover, remonstrate, reprovable, animadversion, admonishing. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for reprimand

Common synonyms for reprimand include reproval, reprehension, rebuke, censure, reproof, scold, chide, berate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does reprimand come from?

The word reprimand breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root prim-, from Latin primus (“first”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.