Rep·re·hend v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reprehended; p. pr. & vb. n. Reprehending.] To reprove or reprimand with a view of restraining, checking, or preventing; to make charge of fault against; to disapprove of; to chide; to blame; to censure.
Aristippus being reprehended of luxury by one that was not rich, for that he gave six crowns for a small fish. --Bacon.
Pardon me for reprehending thee. --Shak.
In which satire human vices, ignorance, and errors . . . are severely reprehended. --Dryden.
I nor advise nor reprehend the choice. --J. Philips.
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