reprove

verb
UK: /rɪˈpruːv/
US: /rɪˈpruːv/

  1. To gently criticize someone for doing something wrong.

    1. My mother had to reprove me for eating too fast.
    2. The teacher had to reprove the student for not paying attention in class.

  2. To express disapproval or criticism, especially when trying to correct a fault.

    1. The boss reproved him for being late to work again today.
    2. She reproved his careless attitude towards his responsibilities at the company.

Synonyms

admonish scold reprimand chide rebuke

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reprove" in English means: To gently criticize someone for doing something wrong., To express disapproval or criticism, especially when trying to correct a fault..

The phonetic transcription of "reprove" is /rɪˈpruːv/ in British English and /rɪˈpruːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reprove": admonish, scold, reprimand, chide, rebuke.

Example usage of "reprove": "My mother had to reprove me for eating too fast.". More examples on the page.