reprove

/rɪˈpruv/
verb
  1. To criticize or express disapproval of someone for something they have done wrong.
    • She reproved her son gently for not doing his homework.
    • The coach reproved the player for arriving late to practice.
    • The judge reproved the lawyer for making an improper argument in court.
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