reprove

Meanings

Verb

take to task
To express disapproval.
To criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
To deny or reject (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).
To prove again.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

admonish

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

reprove is a valid Words With Friends word