reprehend

/ˌre-pri-ˈhend/

Middle English, from Latin reprehendere, literally, to hold back, from re- + prehendere to grasp

verb

  1. to voice disapproval of : censure

criticize reprehend censure reprobate condemn denounce mean to find fault with openly. criticize implies finding fault especially with methods or policies or intentions. reprehend implies both criticism and severe rebuking.