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reprehend

verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

rebuke, reprimand, scold, criticize, censure

praise, commend, approve

reprehend someone, reprehend behavior, reprehend actions

to make a duplicate or reproduction of something

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

to cut into pieces with quick, heavy blows