Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reprehend
verb
/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/
Definition
To reprimand or express disapproval of someone.
Examples
- She was reprehended for her tardiness to the meeting.
- The teacher will reprehend students who break the rules.
- His parents reprehended him for staying out past curfew.
Meaning
Reprehend means to criticize or scold someone for their actions or behavior, often due to a perceived wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- scold
- criticize
- censure
- chide
