disclose, unveil, expose, show, uncover, divulge, manifest, display, present, announce, broadcast, publish, release, leak, unmask, bring to light, lay bare, make known, let out, tell, confess, admit,... [more]
reprimand - scold - admonish - chastise - berate - criticize - reproach - upbraid - reprove - censure - lecture - rebuke - chide - castigate - lambaste - tell off - dress down - take to task - call out - give a talking-to - give a dressing-down - give a piece of one's mind - read the riot act - bawl out - chew out - rap over the knuckles - slap on the wrist - tick off - give a tongue-lashing - give a going-over - give a roasting - give a bollocking - give a carpeting - give a rocket - give a rollicking - give a wigging - give a telling-off
To give a rebuke means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions. This action is often taken by someone in a position of authority toward a subordinate to correct or admonish them. The intent behind a rebuke is to address inappropriate or undesirable behavior with the hope of leading to improvement or correction.