reprove

Meaning

  1. To express disapproval.
  2. To criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
  3. To deny or reject (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪˈpɹuːv/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre. Doublet of reprobate.

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