reprove
reproved; reproving; reproves
If you get into trouble and are sent to the principal’s office, be prepared for the principal to reprove you for your behavior. To reprove is to scold, reprimand, or — in plain English — “chew out.”
Reprove is a verb used in the same way as “scold,” or “dress down.” To reprove is to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval with something. It’s a less severe word than denounce or decry. It is closer to the verb criticize. Your parents might reprove you for a minor offense like not cleaning your room or chewing with your mouth open. And, for the record, reprove is not the root word prove with the prefix re- as if to mean “prove again.” If you use it that way, someone would likely reprove you.
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take to task
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synonyms:
admonish
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type of:
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criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
Vocabulary lists containing reprove
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