Reprove – To tell someone they have done wrong gently, with kindly intent
(Pronounced ruh-proov)
To remember the definition of the word reprove, use the following mnemonic:
I tried to re-prove (reprove) that the experiment worked but instead I was told that I had done it wrong. At least the teacher was kind about it.
Examples of reprove in a sentence
The priest reproved people for not coming to church.
The teacher gently reproved the boys for not paying attention.
I have to reprove you for repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
