reprove
gb/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/ us/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
C1
Kiingereza
megró, megfedd
KITENZI
C1
FORMAL
1
megró
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
reprove [someone] (for [something]/for [doing something])
The teacher reproved him for talking during the test.
A tanár megrótta, amiért beszélgetett a dolgozat közben.
She was reproved by her manager for missing the deadline.
A főnöke megrótta a határidő elmulasztása miatt.
He reproved his friend for making a cruel joke.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My father reproved me for coming home late.
Apám megrótt, amiért későn értem haza.
The coach reproved the team for not listening.
Az edző megrótta a csapatot, amiért nem figyeltek.
Kosa la kawaida:
Often confused with reprove vs reproach: reprove emphasizes correcting or reprimanding; reproach emphasizes blaming and disappointment. Also, reprove is typically followed by a direct object (reprove someone), not *reprove about*.
Maana
scold or reprimand someone
Miunganiko ya maneno
sternly reprove
|gently reprove
|publicly reprove
|quietly reprove
|reprove a child
|reprove an employee
|reprove a student
|reprove someone for lateness
|reprove someone for lying
|reprove someone for being rude
Visawe
rebuke (Similar but often sharper and more direct.)
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reprimand (Often used for official or workplace discipline.)
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admonish (Slightly more about warning and advising than scolding.)
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scold (More common and informal; often used with children.)
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censure (More formal; often public criticism, especially by an organization.)
Vinyume
praise (Expresses approval rather than disapproval.)
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commend (Formally expresses approval or admiration.)
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approve (Shows acceptance instead of criticism.)
Mada
communication
|emotions
|education
|workplace
Ufafanuzi
To tell someone they did something wrong.
To speak to someone in an angry or disapproving way because they have done something wrong, especially in a serious or formal manner.
KITENZI
C1
FORMAL
2
megfedd
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
reprove [someone] (for [something]/for [doing something])
She reproved him for speaking harshly to the waiter.
Megfeddte, amiért durván beszélt a pincérrel.
The letter reproved the company for putting profits ahead of safety.
A levélben megfeddték a vállalatot azért, mert a profitot a biztonság elé helyezte.
He reproved himself for losing his temper so quickly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I reproved him for being unfair.
Megfeddtem, amiért igazságtalan volt.
She reproved herself for the mistake.
Megfeddte magát a hiba miatt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may expect a very angry tone; in this sense, reprove can be calm and corrective rather than harsh.
Maana
correct someone’s behavior morally
Miunganiko ya maneno
reprove someone’s conduct
|reprove someone’s language
|reprove someone for dishonesty
|reprove someone for cruelty
|reprove someone for selfishness
|reprove wrongdoing
|reprove bad behavior
|reprove someone’s attitude
Visawe
correct (More neutral; focuses on fixing behavior or errors.)
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chide (Milder, often affectionate criticism.)
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remonstrate (Formal; to argue or protest against someone’s behavior.)
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admonish (Often includes advice and a warning about consequences.)
Vinyume
condone (Accepts or allows the behavior instead of correcting it.)
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excuse (Treats the behavior as understandable rather than wrong.)
Mada
ethics
|relationships
|religion
|communication
Ufafanuzi
To correct someone because you think they are wrong.
To criticize or correct someone’s behavior or attitudes in order to guide them toward what you believe is right, often in a thoughtful or restrained way.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
reprove
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
US/ɹˈɛpɹˌoʊv/
Silabi na mkazo
re - prove (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: reprove
- 3rd Person Singular: reproves
- Present Participle: reproving
- Past: reproved
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.