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Added 9 October 2026

reprove

/ɹɪˈpɹuːv/ verb

Latin root: reprobāre Wiktionary

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To express disapproval. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} (Can we add an example for this sense?)
To criticise, rebuke, or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
To deny or reject (as a feeling, behaviour, action, etc.).

verb

To prove again.

Origin

From Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre. Doublet of reprobate.

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