The difference between Reprehend and Reprimand

When used as verbs, reprehend means to criticize, to reprove, whereas reprimand means to reprove in a formal or official way.


Reprimand is also noun with the meaning: a severe, formal or official reproof.

check bellow for the other definitions of Reprehend and Reprimand

  1. Reprehend as a verb:

    to criticize, to reprove

  1. Reprimand as a noun:

    A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

  1. Reprimand as a verb:

    To reprove in a formal or official way.