What is "reproves"

Usage examples of "reproves".

For a wise man reproves an avaricious man thus, in two verses: 'Wherefore and why does a man bury his wealth, of his great avarice, when he knows well that he must needs die.

For Solomon says that he that reproves him who has done a folly shall have more grace than he that deceives him with sweet words.

For Solomon says that more worth is he who reproves and chides a fool for his folly than is he that supports him and praises him and laughs at his foolishness.

Paul distinctly reproves the intrusion of females into the prophets office.

Jesus reproves him, and, at the same time, tells him that he knows who he is.

Our Lord reproves the tempter, and manifests his own divinity by standing on this dangerous point.