Reprove

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɹɪˈpɹuːv/
• Rhymes: -uːv

Origin

From Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre.

Full definition of reprove

Verb

1. (intransitive) to express disapproval. from 14th c.
2. (transitive) to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone). from 14th c.
• 1611, Bible, Authorized (King James) Version, Proverbs IX.8:Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
3. (transitive) to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.). from 14th c.
• 1982, Lawrence Durrell, Constance, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 856:She ached to be with Affad again – and to reprove the feeling she frowned and bit her lip.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• reproof
• reproval