reproved

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Reproved the guide politely: "Just the history is treasure enough for us."

From Time Magazine Archive

Then gave I thanks, Reproved by that low whisper.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor

I now remember how my friend Reproved me of vice, And bid me mind my latter end, Both once, and twice, and thrice.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John

The Wit that genteely glances at a Foible, is smartly retorted, or generously forgiven; because the Merit of the Reprover is as well known as the Merit of the Reproved.

From Essays on Wit No. 2 by Flecknoe, Richard

Tenth month: Reproved by matron for visiting the pictures in company with one of the patients, namely: the aforementioned Lieutenant Thomas Beresford.

From Secret Adversary by Christie, Agatha