1. An act or expression of criticism and censure
   - rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprimand

Derived forms: reprehensions

See also: reprehend

Type of: criticism, unfavorable judgment [US], unfavourable judgment [Brit, Cdn]

• take hold of
• take in
• take in charge
• take in vain
• take in water
• take into account
• take issue
• take it easy
• take it on the chin
• take kindly to
• take leave
• take lying down
• take note
• take notice
• take office
• take on
• take one's lumps
• take orders
• take pains
• take part
• take place
• take pride
• take root
• take shape
• take sides