Dictionary Definition

reprove v : take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior" [syn: admonish]

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From reprobare, via French reprouver.

To convey one’s disapproval of; to rebuke, especially in a gentle, sweet, kind tone.
- The Book of Proverbs in The Bible (KJV)
  
  Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

to convey one's disapproval of

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