sharp, stern, stinging | gentle, mild | silent | implied | public

receive | draw, earn (sb)
Even one minute''s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.

accept
He meekly accepted the rebuke.

administer
If the general found his authority questioned he invariably administered a sharp rebuke.

~ for, ~ from
They received a public rebuke from the prime minister for their handling of the matter.

~ to
He hit back with a stinging rebuke to his critics.

sharply | gently | publicly

for
She rebuked herself sharply for her stupidity.