Reprove
/rɪˈpruːv/noun
To criticize or correct someone, often with the intent to improve behavior.
Did you know?The roots of 'reprove' trace back to a time when moral correction was seen as a divine duty, linking it to the concept of righteousness and judgment.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reprobare
“to disapprove or reject, literally meaning 'to be against something'.”
Old French
Old French
reprover
“to blame or criticize, adopted from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
reproven
“to express disapproval or criticism.”
Modern English
English
reprove
“to reprimand or correct someone with the aim of improvement.”