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Vinony

reprehend

verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌɹɛpɹəˈhɛnd/

verb

Etymology: From Latin reprehendō (“I hold back, check, blame”), from re- (“back”) + prehendō (“I hold, seize”). Compare French reprendre (“to reprove”).

  1. To criticize, to reprove.

    “The teacher did not hesitate to reprehend students for cheating.”

    “Critics reprehended the company for its unethical practices.”