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rep·re·hend  (rpr-hnd)

tr.v. rep·re·hend·ed, rep·re·hend·ing, rep·re·hends

To reprove; censure. See Synonyms at criticize.

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[Middle English reprehenden, from Latin reprehendere : re-, re- + prehendere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.]

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reprehend

Verb

to find fault with [Latin reprehendere]

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

reprehend - express strong disapproval of criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"