reprehend
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In cases where a man takes the liberty after this manner to reprehend others, it is commonly said, "Let him look at home."
From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various
And yet I cannot reprehend the flight, Or blame th'attempt, presuming so to soar; The mounting venture for a high delight Did make the honour of the fall the more.
From Elizabethan Sonnet-Cycles Delia - Diana by Crow, Martha Foote
So much for the legend: and I must reprehend you for one tiny bit of Cockney about Memory’s rosary at the end of your article, which, but for that, I liked so much.
From Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 by Wright, William Aldis
Even my protector—he who has sworn before God and man;—but you, Louisa, will reprehend my indiscreet expressions.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana
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