глагол упрекать, винить; бранить, делать выговор Например: The children must be reproved for their wild behaviour. — Детей надо наказывать за плохое поведение. Синоним(ы): rebuke
verb (reproved; reproving) Etymology: Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-French reprover, from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve — more at prove transitive verb 1. to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent 2. to express disapproval of; censure Example: it is not for me to reprove popular taste — D. W. Brogan 3. obsolete disprove, refute 4. obsolete convince, convict intransitive verb to express rebuke or reproof • reprover noun • reprovingly adverb Synonyms: reprove, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault Example: gently reproved my table manners. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof Example: the papal letter rebuked dissenting clerics. reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke Example: reprimanded by the ethics committee. admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel Example: admonished by my parents to control expenses. reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding Example: reproached him for tardiness Example: chided by their mother for untidiness.