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reprove

verb

/rɪˈpruːv/

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

reprove someone gently

scold, admonish, reprimand, rebuke, chide

praise, commend, approve

reprove sternly, reprove gently, reprove someone, reprove for

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way