Reprove

Definition of Reprove

Re`prove´ Pronunciation: r?-pr??v´

v. t.	1.	To convince. [imp. & p. p. Reproved (-pr??vd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reproving.] When he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. - John xvi. 9.
	2.	To disprove; to refute. Reprove my allegation, if you can. - Shak.
	3.	To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure. What if thy son Prove disobedient, and, reproved, retort, "Wherefore didst thou beget me?" - Milton.
	4.	To express disapprobation of; as, to reprove faults. He neither reproved the ordinance of John, neither plainly condemned the fastings of the other men. - Udall.

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