reprove
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for reprove, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To show that you think something is wrong.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
It comes from Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre. A doublet of reprobate.
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