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Meaning of reprove in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈpruv/

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  1. Verb

    reprove

    Etymology

    Middle English (also in the senses ‘reject’ and ‘censure’): from Old French reprover, from late Latin reprobare‘disapprove’ (see reprobate)

    Definitions

    1. take to task

    Examples

    • « He admonished the child for his bad behavior »

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