SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
reprove
verb
To express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Criticize to correct
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Usage distinction
Return to topReprove often has a corrective purpose. Correct may refer to fixing an error without expressing personal disapproval.
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See reprove in use
The teacher gently reproved the class for interrupting the guest.
The facilitator chose to reprove a volunteer for inflating the petition's support, asking him to count only signatures actually received.
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