reprehend

American  

[rep-ri-hend] / ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛnd /

verb (used with object)

1. to reprove or find fault with; rebuke; censure; blame.

   Synonyms:

   admonish, chide, upbraid, reproach

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reprehend British  

/ ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd /

verb

1. (tr) to find fault with; criticize

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Other Word Forms

• reprehendable adjective
• reprehender noun
• unreprehended adjective

Etymology

Origin of reprehend

1300–50; Middle English reprehenden < Latin reprehendere to hold back, restrain, equivalent to re- re- + prehendere to seize; prehension

Example Sentences

And no Man, whether Foe or Friend, Your sorry Match can reprehend.

From The Translations of Beowulf A Critical Bibliography by Tinker, Chauncey Brewster

One of them only, he quotes to reprehend: “Ita amicum habeas, posse ut fieri inimicum putes.”

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John

While we freely reprehend their many and glaring faults, we are forced to admire and praise their energy, their heroic bravery, and their undoubted spirit of enterprise.

From The Story of Malta by Ballou, Maturin Murray

He who will not to friends' advice attend; Must not complain when they him reprehend.

From The Golden Link of Friendship by Various

These words pierced my heart and soul, to hear a subject thus audaciously to reprehend his Sovereign, who ever and anon replied with great magnanimity and prudence.’

From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)