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Rebuking

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of rebuke.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of rebuke
  2. The act of giving a rebuke.

Example Sentences

But the more the rebukings of God met thine ear, / Thou, freed from the terror, didst love Him the more; / And what in the vile only kindles up fear, / Led thee, in thy holiness, Him to adore.

Synonyms for rebuking

Antonyms for rebuking

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What does rebuking mean?

Rebuking means present participle and gerund of rebuke.

What is a synonym for rebuking?

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What is the opposite of rebuking?

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How do you use rebuking in a sentence?

But the more the rebukings of God met thine ear, / Thou, freed from the terror, didst love Him the more; / And what in the vile only kindles up fear, / Led thee, in thy holiness, Him to adore.

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