All 4 Uses of
reprove
in
Jane Eyre
- My head still ached and bled with the blow and fall I had received: no one had reproved John for wantonly striking me; and because I had turned against him to avert farther irrational violence, I was loaded with general opprobrium.†
Chpt 2 *
- They now proceeded to address divers remarks and reproofs to Miss Smith, who was charged with the care of the linen and the inspection of the dormitories: but I had no time to listen to what they said; other matters called off and enchanted my attention.†
Chpt 7
- The clergyman stayed to exchange a few sentences, either of admonition or reproof, with his haughty parishioner; this duty done, he too departed.†
Chpt 26
- They betray an unfortunate state of mind: they merit severe reproof: they would seem inexcusable, but that it is the duty of man to forgive his fellow even until seventy-and-seven times.†
Chpt 35
Definition:
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(reprove) express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner