verb
reprehend
Reprehend (verb) means to tell someone off for doing something wrong.
verb
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To tell someone off for doing something wrong.
"Critics reprehended the company for its unethical practices."
"The teacher did not hesitate to reprehend students for cheating."
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Etymology
It comes from Latin reprehendō (“I hold back, check, blame”), from re- (“back”) and prehendō (“I hold, seize”). Compare French reprendre (“to reprove”).
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What is the meaning of reprehend?
"reprehend" (verb) means to tell someone off for doing something wrong.
What is another word for reprehend?
Other words for "reprehend" include reprove, censure, reprimand.
What is the opposite of reprehend?
Opposites of "reprehend" include approve, praise.
