Reprove vs. Rebuke
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Difference Between Reprove and Rebuke
Reproveverb
(intransitive) to express disapproval.
Rebukenoun
A harsh criticism.
Reproveverb
(transitive) to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
Rebukeverb
To criticise harshly; to reprove.
Reproveverb
(transitive) to deny or reject (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).
Rebukenoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure;
he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his faceADVERTISEMENT
Reproveverb
(transitive) To prove again.
Rebukeverb
censure severely or angrily;
The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's carThe deputy ragged the Prime MinisterThe customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soupReproveverb
take to task;
He admonished the child for his bad behavior
