He neither reproved the ordinance of John, neither plainly
condemned the fastings of the other men.
Udall.
Syn. -- To reprehend; chide; rebuke; scold; blame censure. -- Reprove,
Rebuke, Reprimand. These words all signufy the expression of
disapprobation. To reprove implies greater calmness and
self-possession. To rebuke implies a more excited and personal feeling.
A reproof may be administered long after the offience is committed, and
is usually intended for the reformation of the offender; a rebuke is
commonly given at the moment of the wrong, and is administered by way
of punishment and condemnation. A reprimand proceeds from a person
invested with authority, and is a formal and offiscial act. A child is
reproved for his faults, and rebuked for his impudence. A military
officer is reprimanded for neglect or violation of duty.
Re*prov"er (r?-pr??v"?r), n. One who, or that which, reproves.
Re*prov"ing*ly, adv. In a reproving manner.
Re*prune" (r*prn"), v. t. To prune again or anew.
Yet soon reprunes her wing to soar anew.
Young.
Rep"-sil`ver (r?p"s?l`v?r), n. [See Reap.] Money anciently paid by
servile tenants to their lord, in lieu of the customary service of
reaping his corn or grain.
Rep"tant (r?p"tant), a. [L. reptans, -antis, p. pr. of reptare, v.
intens. from repere to creep. See Reptile.]