Definition of REPREHEND

reprehend

Meanings

Verb

  • express strong disapproval of
  • To criticize, to reprove.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin reprehendō (“I hold back, check, blame”), from re- (“back”) + prehendō (“I hold, seize”). Compare French reprendre (“to reprove”).

Scrabble Score: 15

reprehend is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
reprehend is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reprehend is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

reprehend is a valid Words With Friends word