Reprover

re·prove  (r-prv)

tr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves

1. To voice or convey disapproval of; rebuke. See Synonyms at admonish.

2. To find fault with.

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[Middle English reproven, from Anglo-Norman repruver, variant of Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobre, to disapprove; see reprobate.]

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re·prova·ble adj.

re·proval n.

re·prover n.

re·proving·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

reprover - someone who finds fault or imputes blame rebuker, reproacher, upbraider authority - (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew"