Reprehend

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

Definitions of reprehend

verb to reprimand or criticize strongly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher reprehended the student for talking during the lesson.

A2 The manager reprehended the employee for not following company policies.

B1 The police officer reprehended the driver for speeding.

B2 The judge reprehended the defendant for their actions.

C1 The ethics committee reprehended the scientist for falsifying data in their research.

C2 The board of directors reprehended the CEO for unethical business practices.

Examples of reprehend in a Sentence

formal The teacher reprehended the student for not completing the assignment on time.

informal My mom always reprehends me for leaving dirty dishes in the sink.

slang I got reprehended by my boss for showing up late to work again.

figurative The public reprehended the politician for his unethical behavior.

Grammatical Forms of reprehend

• past tense: reprehended
• plural: reprehend
• comparative: more reprehensible
• superlative: most reprehensible
• present tense: reprehends
• future tense: will reprehend
• perfect tense: has reprehended
• continuous tense: is reprehending
• singular: reprehend
• positive degree: reprehend
• infinitive: to reprehend
• gerund: reprehending
• participle: reprehending

Origin and Evolution of reprehend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reprehend' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'reprehendere' which means to blame or rebuke.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'reprehend' has evolved to be used in English to mean to criticize or find fault with someone or something.