Re-prove', v. t.
(re-prōov'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. REPROVED; p. pr. & vb. n. REPROVING.] [Fr. réprouver, O. Fr. reprover, Lat. reprobare. See REPRIEVE and REPROBATE.]
Sense 1. To convince. [Obs.]
When he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. John xvi. 8.
Sense 2. To put again to trial; to disprove; to refute. [Obs. or rare.]
Reprove my allegation if you can. Shak.
Sense 3. To chide as blameworthy to the face; to accuse as guilty; to chide; to censure.
What if thy son Prove disobedient, and, reproved, retort, “Wherefore didst thou beget me?” Milton.
Synonyms—To reprehend; chide; rebuke; scold; blame; censure.—REPROVE, REBUKE, REPRIMAND. These words all signify the expression of disapprobation. To reprove implies greater calmness and self-possession. To rebuke implies a more excited and personal feeling. A reproof may be administered long after the offense is committed, and is usually intended for the reformation of the offender; a rebuke is commonly given at the moment of the wrong, and is administered by way of punishment and condemnation. A reprimand proceeds from a person invested with authority, and is always a formal and official act. A child is reproved for his faults, and rebuked for his impudence. A military officer is reprimanded for neglect or violation of duty.