👩‍🏫reprove

verb
/rɪˈpruːv/

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example Sentences

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

Example Expressions

reprove someone gently

Synonyms

scold, admonish, reprimand, rebuke, chide

Antonyms

praise, commend, approve

Collocations

reprove sternly, reprove gently, reprove someone, reprove for

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