reprove

Meaning

Verb

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

From Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre. reprobate.
re- + prove

Modern English dictionary

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