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reprove

re.prove \ri-'pru:v\ \-'pru:-vin-le-\ vt [ME reproven, fr. MF reprover, fr. 
   LL reprobare to disapprove], condemn, fr. L re- + probare to test, approve 
   - more at PROVE 1: to administer a rebuke to  2: to express disapproval of 
   : CENSURE, CONDEMN  obs  3: DISPROVE, REFUTE  obs  4: CONVINCE, CONVICT 
   ROACH, CHIDE mean to criticize adversely. REPROVE implies an often kindly 
   intent to correct a fault; REBUKE suggests a sharp or stern reproof; 
   REPRIMAND implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke; 
   ADMONISH suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel; REPROACH and 
   CHIDE suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or 
   scolding - re.prov.er n SYN syn REPROVE, REBUKE, REPRIMAND, ADMONISH, REP