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reprove

/rɪˈpruːv/

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verb

C2formalcommon/rɪˈpruːv/

A verb used to express the act of criticizing or correcting someone, typically in a gentle or formal manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения акта критики или исправления кого-либо, обычно в мягкой или официальной манере.esVerbo que expresa el acto de criticar o corregir a alguien, generalmente de manera suave o formal, indicando desaprobación de una conducta o acción.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de critiquer ou de corriger quelqu'un, généralement de manière douce ou officielle.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand wegen eines Fehlers oder Fehlverhaltens kritisiert oder getadelt wird, oft in milder oder formeller Weise.ptVerbo usado para expressar o ato de criticar ou corrigir alguém, geralmente de maneira branda ou formal. Também pode indicar reprovação moral ou oficial.zh指以温和或正式的方式批评、责备或纠正某人。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن توجيه اللوم أو النقد أو التصحيح لشخص ما، غالبًا بأسلوب لطيف أو رسمي بهدف التقويم والإصلاح.

  1. To criticize or correct C1 formal

    To express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior, often in a gentle or formal way.

    • The teacher reproved the student for not completing the homework.
    • He reproved his colleague for making a careless mistake.
    • She reproved the child gently for telling a lie.

    ruДелать замечаниеesreprobar, corregirfrréprimanderdeTadelnptFazer uma advertênciazh责备arتوبيخ

    Synonyms: admonishcensurechiderebukereprimandupbraid

    Antonyms: approvecommendlaudpraise

  • reproved past participle
  • reproved past simple
  • reproving present participle
  • reproves third person singular