Criticise vs. Rebuke — What's the Difference?

To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.

In English law and the canon law of the Church of England, a rebuke is a censure on a member of the clergy. It is the least severe censure available against clergy of the Church of England, less severe than a monition.

To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.

To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.

To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; - formerly used with on or upon.

To express sharp criticism regarding (an act, for example)

To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.

(Obsolete) To check or repress.

Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws;

An expression of strong disapproval.

Act as a critic;

(of a person) A harsh criticism.

(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.

A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.

Check; rebuff.

An act or expression of criticism and censure;

Censure severely or angrily;