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reprove

verbCommon GRE wordMore R words

to scold or correct someone, usually gently

In a sentence

Reprove in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing reprove in a sentence.

The teacher reproved the boys for whispering during the exam.

Antonyms
praisecommendapprove
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Questions about “reprove

Reprove (verb) means to scold or correct someone, usually gently
Here is reprove used in an example sentence: "The teacher reproved the boys for whispering during the exam."
Common synonyms for reprove include rebuke, reprimand, chide, admonish.
Antonyms of reprove include praise, commend, approve.
Reprove is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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