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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 align or position something relative to a particular point or direction

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

to make something larger in size, number, or amount

to cook food in hot oil or fat