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Reprove

//ɹɪˈpɹuːv// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To express disapproval. intransitive
  2. 2
    To prove again. transitive

    "As we've just learned, as long as we live in the manifest realm, a hero's journey is never over. We are constantly having to reprove ourselves."

  3. 3
    take to task wordnet
  4. 4
    To criticise, rebuke, or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone. transitive

    "Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee."

  5. 5
    To deny or reject (as a feeling, behaviour, action, etc.). transitive

    "She ached to be with Affad again – and to reprove the feeling she frowned and bit her lip."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From re- + prove.

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