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reprehend

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reprehend

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Main Entry: rep·re·hend

Pronunciation: \ˌre-pri-ˈhend\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin reprehendere, literally, to hold back, from re- + prehendere to grasp — more at get

Date: 14th century

: to voice disapproval of : censure

synonyms see criticize

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