The difference between Reprimand and Reprove

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


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Reprimand and 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.

  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.