NYT Dictionary
REPROVE
/ɹɪˈpɹuːv/VerbRE-provere-prove · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To express disapproval.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre. Doublet of reprobate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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