reprove
Reprove (verb) means to show that you think something is wrong.
verb
1
To show that you think something is wrong.
2
To gently tell someone off in a kind way.
3
To refuse to accept a feeling or way of behaving.
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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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What is the meaning of reprove?
"reprove" (verb) means to show that you think something is wrong.
What is another word for reprove?
Other words for "reprove" include admonish, reproof.
What is the opposite of reprove?
The opposite of "reprove" is praise.
What are the different meanings of reprove?
"reprove" has 3 main meanings: 1. To show that you think something is wrong; 2. To gently tell someone off in a kind way; 3. To refuse to accept a feeling or way of behaving.
