reprehend
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/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/
🇬🇧
/ˌreprɪ'hend/
verb
R
To tell someone they did something wrong and express that you strongly disagree with it.
The principal reprehended the student for breaking the school rules.
R
To criticize someone for their mistakes or bad behavior.
The coach reprehended the player for not following instructions during the game.
translation
To tell someone they did something wrong and express that you strongly disagree with it.; To criticize someone for their mistakes or bad behavior.
Word Forms
Perfect
reprehended
Progressive
reprehending
3rd Present
reprehends
Past
reprehended