reprender

Definitions of reprender
  1. verb
    rebuke formally
    synonyms: censurar
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    type of:
    criticar
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    censure severely or angrily
    synonyms: reñir
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    types:
    castigar
    censure severely
    type of:
    criticar
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  3. verb
    warn strongly; put on guard
    synonyms: advertir, amonestar, avisar, exhortar
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    type of:
    avisar, notificar
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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