The difference between Rebuke and Reprove

When used as verbs, rebuke means to criticise harshly, whereas reprove means to express disapproval.


Rebuke is also noun with the meaning: a harsh criticism.

check bellow for the other definitions of Rebuke and Reprove

  1. Rebuke as a noun:

    A harsh criticism.

  1. Rebuke as a verb:

    To criticise harshly; to reprove.

    Examples:

    "rfusex en"

  1. Reprove as a verb (intransitive):

    to express disapproval.

  2. Reprove as a verb (transitive):

    to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.

  3. Reprove as a verb (transitive):

    to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).

  1. Reprove as a verb (transitive):

    To prove again.