DEFINITION OF REPROVE….WE NEED TO

First Posted 2012.then again mid 2019

ACCURATE PERCEPTION + DISCERNMENT 201: First posted 2012. For mostly the “OH.. YOU’RE NOT 100% ACTING LIKE SWEEEEEET BABY JESUS!” , usually ambitious, continually on the move…Born Again Suspicious Alarmist Types

^“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim 3:16-17

MIRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY: REPROVE

re·prove verb \ri-ˈprüv\

re·provedre·prov·ing16

Definition of REPROVE

transitive verb

1: to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent

2: to express disapproval of : censure reprove popular taste — D. W. Brogan>

3obsolete : disprove, refute

4obsolete : convince, convict

intransitive verb

: to express rebuke or reproof

— re·prov·er noun

— re·prov·ing·ly adverb

Examples of REPROVE

The teacher reproved the student for being late.
reproves me for slouching while playing, observing that good posture helps one play better>

Origin of REPROVE

Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-French reprover, from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve — more at prove

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REPROVE

Synonyms: admonish, chide, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, tick off

Antonyms: cite, commend, endorse (also indorse)

Synonym Discussion of REPROVE

reprove, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault reproved my table manners>. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof

rebuked dissenting clerics>. reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke <reprimanded by the ethics committee>. admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel <admonished by my parents to control expenses>. reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding <reproached him for tardiness> <chided by their mother for untidiness>.

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