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Word: Reprove
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (also in the senses ‘reject’ and ‘censure’): from Old French reprover, from late Latin reprobare ‘disapprove’ (see reprobate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈpruːv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reprimand (someone)
Short Definition:reprimand
Examples:- he was reproved for obscenity
- ‘Don't be childish, Hilary,’ he reproved mildly
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