reprove (Meaning)
reprove (v)
take to task
reprove (v. t.)
To convince.
To disprove; to refute.
To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure.
To express disapprobation of; as, to reprove faults.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reprove
Synonyms:
- denounce
- rate
- pan
- disparage
- condemn
- censure
- flay
- mock
- tick off
- slam
- lash
- score
- scorn
- jaw
- lambast
- excoriate
- berate
- bad-mouth
- diss
- reprehend
- belittle
- chew out
- assail
- rail (at or against)
- lecture
- attack
- keelhaul
- deride
- abuse
- lambaste
- crucify
- scoff
- minimize
- castigate
- dress down
- deprecate
- burn one's ears
- ridicule
- harangue
- knock
Antonyms:
reprove Sentence Examples
- The teacher decided to reprove the student for consistently disruptive behavior in class.
- Despite his good intentions, his boss felt the need to reprove him for missing an important deadline.
- It's essential for parents to reprove their children when they misbehave to instill discipline and accountability.
- The coach took the opportunity to reprove the team for their lackluster performance in the previous match.
- In the meeting, the manager had to reprove several employees for not following company policies.
- She gently reproved her friend for making insensitive remarks during the conversation.
- The judge reproved the attorney for making inappropriate remarks in the courtroom.
- As a mentor, it's important to reprove your mentee when they stray from their goals or exhibit unprofessional behavior.
- The principal had to reproved the students for vandalizing school property.
- It's never easy to reprove someone, but sometimes it's necessary to maintain standards and uphold expectations.
FAQs About the word reprove
take to taskTo convince., To disprove; to refute., To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure., To express disapprobation of; as, to r
criticize, scold,admonish, reprimand, get on, get after,blame, reproach, fault, upbraid
endorse, okay, sanction, sanction, approve,approve, indorse, indorse, okay, endorse
The teacher decided to reprove the student for consistently disruptive behavior in class.
Despite his good intentions, his boss felt the need to reprove him for missing an important deadline.
It's essential for parents to reprove their children when they misbehave to instill discipline and accountability.
The coach took the opportunity to reprove the team for their lackluster performance in the previous match.
