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   re·prove

   /rəˈpro͞ov/

   verb

   • 1. reprimand or censure (someone): "he was reproved for obscenity"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the senses ‘reject’ and ‘censure’): from Old French reprover, from late Latin reprobare ‘disapprove’ (see reprobate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. reprovable adjective
   • 2. reprover noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   reprove: [verb] to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent.

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   Reprove definition: to criticize or correct, especially gently. See examples of REPROVE used in a sentence.

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   REPROVE definition: 1. to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: 2. to tell someone that…. Learn more.

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   reprove: 1 v take to task Synonyms: admonish Type of: criticise , criticize , knock , pick apart find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

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   REPROVE meaning: 1. to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: 2. to tell someone that…. Learn more.

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   To speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Define reprove. reprove synonyms, reprove pronunciation, reprove translation, English dictionary definition of reprove. tr.v. re·proved , re·prov·ing , re·proves 1. To express disapproval to ; criticize: reproved the children for making too much noise.

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   reprove somebody for (doing) something He reproved her for rushing away. reprove (somebody) + speech ‘Don't mock,’ she reproved him. Word Origin Middle English (also in the senses ‘reject’ and ‘censure’): from Old French reprover, from late Latin reprobare ‘disapprove’, from re-(expressing reversal) + probare ‘approve’.

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    Definition of reprove verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    A complete guide to the word "REPROVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.