Reprove Definition

rĭ-pro͝ov
reproved, reproves, reproving
verb
reproved, reproves, reproving
To speak to in disapproval; rebuke.
Webster's New World
To express disapproval of (something done or said); censure.
Webster's New World
To refute; disprove.
Webster's New World
To convince or convict.
Webster's New World

To criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone). [from 14th c.]

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Other Word Forms of Reprove

Noun

Singular:
reprove
Plural:
reproves

Origin of Reprove

  • Middle English reproven from Anglo-Norman repruver variant of Old French reprover from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove reprobate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre.

    From Wiktionary

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