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