reprove
[ ri-proov ]
verb (used with object),re·proved, re·prov·ing.
to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision.
Obsolete. to disprove or refute.
verb (used without object),re·proved, re·prov·ing.
to speak in reproof; administer a reproof.
Origin of reprove
1synonym study For reprove
1. See reproach.
Other words for reprove
Opposites for reprove
Other words from reprove
- re·prov·er, noun
- re·prov·ing·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with reprove
- re-prove, reprove
Other definitions for re-prove (2 of 2)
re-prove
[ ree-proov ]
Origin of re-prove
2Words that may be confused with re-prove
- re-prove , reprove
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British Dictionary definitions for reprove
reprove
/ (rɪˈpruːv) /
verb
(tr) to speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold
Origin of reprove
1C14: from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, from Latin re- + probāre to examine, approve 1
Derived forms of reprove
- reprovable, adjective
- reprover, noun
- reproving, adjective
- reprovingly, adverb
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