transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈprüv ]
verb
( re·proved ; re·prov·ing )
Etymology: Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-French reprover, from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve — more at prove
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
2. : to express disapproval of : censure
it is not for me to reprove popular taste — D. W. Brogan
3. obsolete : disprove , refute
4. obsolete : convince , convict
intransitive verb
: to express rebuke or reproof
• re·prov·er noun
• re·prov·ing·ly -ˈprü-viŋ-lē adverb
Synonyms:
reprove , rebuke , reprimand , admonish , reproach , chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault
gently reproved my table manners
rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof
the papal letter rebuked dissenting clerics
reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke
reprimanded by the ethics committee
admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel
admonished by my parents to control expenses
reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding
reproached him for tardiness
chided by their mother for untidiness