reprehend

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A man makes his conscience dumb by the very sins that require a conscience trumpet-tongued to reprehend them.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. by Maclaren, Alexander

Now, then, look at my neck and see if it is fatter than your master’s, and if you can justly reprehend me.”

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

When a man of seventy married a girl of twenty-five Calvin said it was the pastor's duty to reprehend them.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

Sure, if I reprehend any thing in this world, it is the use of my oracular tongue, and a nice derangement of epitaphs!

From The Rivals A Comedy by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

Let none rebuke me then, none reprehend, If love so great to madness driveth me!

From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by Symonds, John Addington