To Reprove

1. (transitive) To prove again
2. (intransitive) to express disapproval. [from 14th c.]
3. (transitive) to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone. [from 14th c.]
4. (transitive) to deny or reject (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.). [from 14th c.]

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