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What is another word for reprehends?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpɹɪhˈɛndz] (IPA)

The word "reprehends" can be replaced with synonyms such as "condemns," "criticizes," "rebukes," "reprimands," "chides," "disapproves," or "disparages." These words signify expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction with someone's behavior or actions. Depending on the context, other synonyms that can replace "reprehends" include "denounces," "faults," "castsigate," or "upbraids." These words carry negative connotations and are usually associated with holding someone accountable or responsible for their actions. The use of synonyms for "reprehends" helps to diversify your writing and make it more engaging and expressive, while still getting the intended message across.
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Usage examples for Reprehends

He represents truth with plainness, virtue with praise; he even reprehends with a softness that carries the force of a satire without the salt of it; and he insensibly screws himself into your good opinion, that as his writings merit your regard, so they fail not to obtain it."
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
A French master listens to the explanation patiently, or at least without any demonstration of anger, unless he finds it is not based on truth, when he reprehends the servant in a manner that satisfies the latter that all future attempts to avoid blame by misrepresentation will be unavailing.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
Timocreon, the Rhodian poet, reprehends him somewhat bitterly for being wrought upon by money to let some who were banished return, while abandoning himself, who was his guest and friend.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh

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