reprove

transitive verb

To express disapproval to (someone); criticize: synonym: admonish.

transitive verb

To express disapproval about (something).

To disapprove; condemn; censure.

To charge with a fault; chide; reprehend: formerly sometimes with of.

To convince, as of a fault; convict.

To refute; disprove.

Synonyms and Rebuke, Reprimand, etc. See censure and admonition.

transitive verb

To convince.

transitive verb

To disprove; to refute.

transitive verb

To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure.