REPROVE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word reprove. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for REPROVE
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| admonish | verbv | |||||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||||
| berate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
| chastise | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||||
| condemn | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||||
| criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
| rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
| reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
| scold | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||||
| upbraid | verbv | |||||||
verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
| reproof | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • take to task | ||||||||
