rep·re·hend (r p r -hnd )tr.v. rep·re·hend·ed, rep·re·hend·ing, rep·re·hends To reprove; censure. See Synonyms at criticize. [Middle English reprehenden, from Latin reprehendere : re-, re- + prehendere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.] |
reprehend [ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd]
vb
(tr) to find fault with; criticize
[from Latin reprehendere to hold fast, rebuke, from re- + prendere to grasp]
reprehendable adj
reprehender n
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| 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" |
Translations
reprehend [ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd] vt (frm) → rimproverare, riprendere
reprehend [ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd] vt (frm) → rimproverare, riprendere
reprehend [ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd] vt (frm) → rimproverare, riprendere
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