reprove

Meanings

• Verb

  To criticize or scold someone for their behavior or mistakes.

  - "He was reproved by his teacher for talking during class."
  - "She was reproved by her husband for forgetting their anniversary."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reprove
prove , glove , love , dove

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Variants

List of all variants of reprove that leads to same result
reprove , reproved , reprover , reprovers , reproves , reproving , reprovingly

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Etymology

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The word 'reprove' comes from the Old French word 'reprouver', which means 'to examine again, to test, to prove once more'. It is related to the Latin word 'proba', which means 'to test'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reprove' is often used in religious contexts to describe God's criticism or correction of humanity.

2. In some languages, the word for 'reprove' is similar to the word for 'forgive'. For example, in Spanish, the word for 'reprove' is 'perdonar', which also means 'to forgive'.

3. The word 'reprove' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the process of examining or testing something, such as a theory or a hypothesis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Censure: A formal expression of disapproval or criticism, often used in a more formal or official context.

2. Rebuke: A sharp or stern reprimand or criticism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reprove' is often used to describe a character scolding or criticizing another character. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago reproves Othello for trusting Desdemona. In music, 'reprove' can be found in the title of a song by the band 'The Police'.

How to Memorize "reprove"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'reprove' written out. Imagine a teacher scolding a student or a parent reprimanding a child. Try to associate the word with the idea of criticism or scolding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reprove' with the words 'criticize' or 'scold'. Try to remember that it is a verb that means to express disapproval or to reprimand someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Reprove means to prove someone wrong'. This can help you remember that 'reprove' is a verb that means to criticize or scold someone.

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