Phrases with «public rebuke»

The phrase "public rebuke" means openly criticizing or scolding someone in front of others. Full definition

Sentences with «public rebuke»

  • But make no mistake about it: They are angry because when their special interests conflicted with the interests of taxpayers, I chose to side with taxpayers,» Johnson said in a rare public rebuke of labor leaders. (nypost.com)
  • Amid a groundswell against the cardinal, including rare public rebukes from some of his own priests, Law asked to resign and the pope said yes. (premierchristianity.com)
  • A top member of Bloomberg's administration, Lilliam Barrios - Paoli, upon accepting an appointment to work for de Blasio, delivered a sharp critique of her current boss» approach to homelessness — a rare public rebuke of a sitting mayor from a subordinate. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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