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rebuke vs correct

correct vs rebuke

rebuke is a noun but correct is not a noun.

rebuke is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

rebuke and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rebuke Yes No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of rebuke; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rebuke:
  • rebuke: censure severely or angrily
  • correct: censure severely
Other hyponyms of rebuke include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
rebuke (noun) correct (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure
rebuke (adjective) correct (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
rebuke (verb) correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between rebuke and correct

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