reprehended

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Verb reprehend has 1 sense

reprehend - express strong disapproval of
--₁ is one way to knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart

Derived form: noun reprehension₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: Reprehended

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To express strong disapproval or criticize someone's actions

Sample Sentence:

1. After his misconduct at the party, John was severely reprehended by his parents.

2. The boss reprehended the employee for consistently coming late to work.

Sense: To blame or rebuke someone for a wrongdoing

Sample Sentence:

1. The politician reprehended his opponent for spreading false rumors.

2. The teacher reprehended the students who were cheating during the exam.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Deserving censure or criticism

Sample Sentence:

1. The reprehended behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the event.

2. The article highlighted the reprehended policies of the company.