harsh, scathing, sharp, stern, stinging, strong
gentle, mild
silent
implicit (esp. AmE), implied
public

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

accept
He meekly accepted the rebuke.

deliver, offer
Urban voters might deliver a sharp rebuke to Congress.
If the general found his authority questioned he invariably offered a sharp rebuke.

rebuke for
rebuke from
They received a public rebuke from Secretary General for their handling of the matter.

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

sharply
gently
publicly

for
She rebuked herself sharply for her stupidity.