reprove

[ ri-proov ]

/ rɪˈpruv /

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verb (used with object), re·proved, re·prov·ing.

to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.

to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision.

Obsolete. to disprove or refute.

verb (used without object), re·proved, re·prov·ing.

to speak in reproof; administer a reproof.

Origin of reprove

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English reproven, from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent to re-re- + probāre “to test,” (see prove)

SYNONYMS FOR reprove

1 scold, reprimand, upbraid, chide, reprehend, admonish.

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ANTONYMS FOR reprove

1 praise.

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synonym study for reprove

1. See reproach.

OTHER WORDS FROM reprove

re·prov·er, nounre·prov·ing·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reprove

re-prove, reprove

Definition for reprove (2 of 2)

re-prove

[ ree-proov ]

/ riˈpruv /

verb (used with or without object), re-proved, re-proved or re-prov·en, re-prov·ing.

to prove again.

Origin of re-prove

First recorded in 1520–30; re- + prove

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH re-prove

re-prove , reprove

Example sentences from the Web for reprove

Yet she drew her hand away and forced herself to say, as if reprovingly: "You mustn't do that!"
Through the Wall|Cleveland Moffett
“Which would have been more becoming if you had done it at the first,” said Father Anselm, reprovingly.
The Dragon of Wantley|Owen Wister
The mother, who had seen nothing of all this, stooped and spoke to him reprovingly.
The Christmas Angel|Abbie Farwell Brown
"He is very deep, if you mean that," said Mrs. Goldsworthy, reprovingly.
Dorothy and other Italian Stories|Constance Fenimore Woolson

“It was quite impossible, Rebecca,” said Beatrice reprovingly.
The New Mistress|George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for reprove

reprove

/ (rɪˈpruːv) /

verb

(tr) to speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold

Derived forms of reprove

reprovable, adjectivereprover, nounreproving, adjectivereprovingly, adverb

Word Origin for reprove

C14: from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, from Latin re- + probāre to examine, approve 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	reprove
释义	reprove [ ri-proov ] / rɪˈpruv / SEE SYNONYMS FOR reprove ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), re·proved, re·prov·ing. to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake. to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision. Obsolete. to disprove or refute. verb (used without object), re·proved, re·prov·ing. to speak in reproof; administer a reproof. Origin of reprove First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English reproven, from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent to re-re- + probāre “to test,” (see prove) SYNONYMS FOR reprove 1 scold, reprimand, upbraid, chide, reprehend, admonish. SEE SYNONYMS FOR reprove ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR reprove 1 praise. SEE ANTONYMS FOR reprove ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for reprove 1. See reproach. OTHER WORDS FROM reprove re·prov·er, nounre·prov·ing·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reprove re-prove, reprove Definition for reprove (2 of 2) re-prove [ ree-proov ] / riˈpruv / verb (used with or without object), re-proved, re-proved or re-prov·en, re-prov·ing. to prove again. Origin of re-prove First recorded in 1520–30; re- + prove WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH re-prove re-prove , reprove Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for reprove Yet she drew her hand away and forced herself to say, as if reprovingly: "You mustn't do that!" Through the Wall\|Cleveland Moffett “Which would have been more becoming if you had done it at the first,” said Father Anselm, reprovingly. The Dragon of Wantley\|Owen Wister The mother, who had seen nothing of all this, stooped and spoke to him reprovingly. The Christmas Angel\|Abbie Farwell Brown "He is very deep, if you mean that," said Mrs. Goldsworthy, reprovingly. Dorothy and other Italian Stories\|Constance Fenimore Woolson “It was quite impossible, Rebecca,” said Beatrice reprovingly. The New Mistress\|George Manville Fenn British Dictionary definitions for reprove reprove / (rɪˈpruːv) / verb (tr) to speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold Derived forms of reprove reprovable, adjectivereprover, nounreproving, adjectivereprovingly, adverb Word Origin for reprove C14: from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, from Latin re- + probāre to examine, approve 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to reprove scold, chide, berate, admonish, upbraid, lambaste, castigate, reprimand, censure, lecture, reproach, condemn, bawl out, chew out, lay into, read the riot act, take to task
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reprove

verb (used with object), re·proved, re·prov·ing.

verb (used without object), re·proved, re·prov·ing.

Origin of reprove

SYNONYMS FOR reprove

ANTONYMS FOR reprove

synonym study for reprove

OTHER WORDS FROM reprove

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reprove

Definition for reprove (2 of 2)

verb (used with or without object), re-proved, re-proved or re-prov·en, re-prov·ing.

Origin of re-prove

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH re-prove

Example sentences from the Web for reprove

British Dictionary definitions for reprove

verb

Derived forms of reprove

Word Origin for reprove

Words related to reprove