reprove

[ ri-proov ]
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verb (used with object),re·proved, re·prov·ing.
  1. to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.

  2. to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision.

  1. Obsolete. to disprove or refute.

verb (used without object),re·proved, re·prov·ing.
  1. to speak in reproof; administer a reproof.

Origin of reprove

1
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English reproven, from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent to re-re- + probāre “to test,” (see prove)

synonym study For reprove

1. See reproach.

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Opposites for reprove

Other words from reprove

  • re·prov·er, noun
  • re·prov·ing·ly, adverb

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Other definitions for re-prove (2 of 2)

re-prove
[ ree-proov ]

verb (used with or without object),re-proved, re-proved or re-prov·en, re-prov·ing.
  1. to prove again.

Origin of re-prove

2
First recorded in 1520–30; re- + prove

Words that may be confused with re-prove

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British Dictionary definitions for reprove

reprove

/ (rɪˈpruːv) /


verb
  1. (tr) to speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold

Origin of reprove

1
C14: 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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