reprove
1 of 1verb/rɪˈpruv/
Forms:reproves,reproving,reproved,reproved
1
to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often implying a need for correction
transitive- The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.
- The parent reproved the child for not completing household chores.
- After the mishap, the parent reproved their child for spilling juice on the carpet.
- During the rehearsal, the director reproved the actor for forgetting their lines.