reprehend

[US]/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/
[UK]/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to criticize or reprimand; to scold or blame
Word Forms
Third Person Singularreprehends
Pluralreprehends
Present Participlereprehending
Past Tensereprehended
Past Participlereprehended

Phrases & Collocations

reprehend behavior

reprehend actions

reprehend someone

reprehend conduct

reprehend mistakes

reprehend decisions

reprehend policies

reprehend issues

reprehend practices

Example Sentences

the teacher did not hesitate to reprehend the student for his misconduct.

it is important to reprehend actions that harm the community.

she felt it was her duty to reprehend the unfair treatment of her colleagues.

the manager decided to reprehend the employees for their lack of punctuality.

he was quick to reprehend anyone who spread false information.

they chose to reprehend the unethical practices in the industry.

parents should not hesitate to reprehend their children when necessary.

reprehending bad behavior is essential for personal growth.

he often felt the need to reprehend his friends for their poor decisions.

the community leaders decided to reprehend the vandalism in their neighborhood.

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