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reprove
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb reprove has 1 sense
  1. admonish, reprove - take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
    --1 is one way to knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
    Derived forms: noun reprover1, noun reproval1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Reprove

Definition:

Verb: to criticize or express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior

Noun: an expression of disapproval or criticism

Senses:

  1. To reprimand or rebuke someone for their wrongdoing or improper behavior.
  2. To find fault with or censure someone for their actions.
  3. To express disapproval or disappointment in someone's conduct or performance.

Examples:

Verb:

  1. His teacher decided to reprove him for his constant tardiness.
  2. I must reprove my children when they misbehave.

Noun:

  1. Her stern reprove made him realize the severity of his mistake.
  2. I couldn't bear to see the disappointment in his eyes when he heard my reprove.

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