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- Dictionaryreprove/rɪˈpruːv/
verb
- 1. reprimand (someone): "he was reproved for obscenity"
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Definition of reprove verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REPROVE definition: 1. to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: 2. to tell someone that…. Learn more.
The meaning of REPROVE is to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent. How to use reprove in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Reprove.
REPROVE meaning: 1. to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: 2. to tell someone that…. Learn more.
Reprove definition: to criticize or correct, especially gently. See examples of REPROVE used in a sentence.
If you reprove someone, you speak angrily or seriously to them because they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. [ formal ] 'There's no call for talk like that,' Mrs Evans reproved him.
To reprove is to scold, reprimand, or — in plain English — “chew out.” Reprove is a verb used in the same way as “scold,” or “dress down.” To reprove is to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval with something.
reprove meaning, definition, what is reprove: to criticize someone for something that ...: Learn more.
If you reprove someone, you speak angrily or seriously to them because they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way.
To express disapproval of (something done or said); censure. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To refute; disprove. Webster's New World. To convince or convict. Webster's New World. To criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone). [from 14th c.] Wiktionary.
