Reprove (verb)
1 to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault My piano teacher often reproves me for slouching while playing, observing that good posture helps one play better.
Synonyms of- reprove admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, tick off
Near Antonyms of- reprove approve, endorse (also indorse), OK (or okay), sanction applaud, extol (also extoll), hail, laud, praise, salute, tout
2. to express public or formal disapproval of The principal reproved the hockey team for their display of poor sportsmanship on the ice.
Synonyms of- reprove censure, condemn, denounce, rebuke, reprimand, reproach
Near Antonyms of- reprove acclaim, applause, hail, honor eulogize, laud, praise approve, bless, sanction
Antonyms of- reprove cite, commend, endorse (also indorse)
3. to hold an unfavorable opinion of The older generation has always reproved the younger generation’s taste in music.
Synonyms of- reprove deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, frown (on or upon), mislike, tsk-tsk, tut (over or about)
Near Antonyms of- reprove endorse (also indorse), sanction, support adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), love, relish, revel (in)
Antonyms of- reprove approve, favor, like