Rebuke

ri-BYOOK (/rɪˈbjuːk/)

an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

“Lane-change accidents act as a statistical rebuke to drivers who underestimate the risk of small, rushed manoeuvres.”

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sharp, precise, or incisive.

to make something clear by explanation.

a system shaped around observation, symbolism, or control.

to amuse oneself or engage in recreation or celebration.

a procession or sequence carried forward together.

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or uncertain.