— reprover , n. — reprovingly , adv.
/ri proohv"/ , v. , reproved, reproving .
v.t.
1. to criticize or correct, esp. gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
2. to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision.
3. Obs. to disprove or refute.
v.i.
4. to speak in reproof; administer a reproof.
[ 1275-1325; ME reproven reprover reprobare, equiv. to re- RE- + probare to test, PROVE ]
Syn. 1. scold, reprimand, upbraid, chide, reprehend, admonish. See reproach .
Ant. 1. praise.