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Meaning of Reprove
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, reprove means to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something, typically in a formal or authoritative way.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines reprove as to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something, often in a gentle or kind way.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that reprove means to criticize or punish someone for something they have done wrong.
Example Uses
- The teacher reproved the student for talking out of turn in class.
- The manager reproved the employee for being late to the meeting.
- The parent reproved the child for throwing a tantrum in the store.
- The committee reproved the company for its unethical business practices.
- The judge reproved the defendant for showing disrespect in the courtroom.