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re-prove
re-prove′
v. re•prove (rɪˈpruv)
v. -proved, -prov•ing. v.t. 1. to criticize or correct, esp. gently. 2. to express strong disapproval of; censure. 3. Obs. to disprove or refute. v.i. 4. to speak in reproof. [1275–1325; Middle English (v.) < Old French reprover < Latin reprobāre to condemn, reject = re- re- + probāre to approve, examine, prove] re•prov′er, n. re•prov′ing•ly, adv.
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