reprove

Verb

Verb Forms: reproved, reproving, reproves

To scold or criticize someone, especially gently.
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.

Examples

The player had to reprove her opponent for constantly peeking at the tile bag.

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

reprove: valid Words With Friends Word