Reprehended: meaning, definitions and examples
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reprehended
[ ˌrɛprɪˈhɛndɪd ]
express disapproval
To reprehend means to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something. It is often used in formal contexts when addressing wrongful behavior or opinions.
Synonyms
censured, condemned, criticized, rebuked.
Examples of usage
- The teacher reprehended the students for their disrespectful behavior.
- He was reprehended by his peers for his careless mistakes.
- The report reprehended the government's lack of action.
- She felt that she was unfairly reprehended during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "reprehended" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repreendido
🇮🇳 निंदा की गई
🇩🇪 rügt
🇮🇩 dikecam
🇺🇦 осуджений
🇵🇱 skrytykowany
🇯🇵 非難された
🇫🇷 réprimandé
🇪🇸 reprendido
🇹🇷 kınandı
🇰🇷 비난받은
🇸🇦 مُدان
🇨🇿 napomenutý
🇸🇰 napomenutý
🇨🇳 被责备的
🇸🇮 opozorjen
🇮🇸 að gagnrýna
🇰🇿 сынған
🇬🇪 განგსტრული
🇦🇿 qınanmış
🇲🇽 reprendido
Etymology
The term 'reprehend' originates from the Latin word 'reprōhendere', which means 'to seize again' or 'to hold back'. It combines the prefix 're-', implying a repetition or backward motion, with 'prehendere', meaning 'to seize or grasp'. The evolution of the term in the English language retained the notion of holding back or seizing someone’s actions for criticism. Its usage has been noted since the late Middle English period, where it was primarily associated with formal reprimands or criticism of moral failure. Over the centuries, 'reprehend' has maintained a relatively formal register, often found in legal or academic contexts.