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

A letter of Rev. Andrew Eliot is still in existence referring to this presentation, and severely did he reprehend it.

From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse

He who will not to friends' advice attend; Must not complain when they him reprehend.

From The Golden Link of Friendship by Various

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