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Reroof vs Reprove - What's the difference?

reroof | reprove |

In lang=en terms the difference between reroof and reprove

is that reroof is to roof again; to tear off an old roof and replace with a new roof while reprove is to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc).

As verbs the difference between reroof and reprove

is that reroof is to roof again; to tear off an old roof and replace with a new roof while reprove is to express disapproval.

reroof

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To roof again; to tear off an old roof and replace with a new roof.
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    reprove

    English

    Verb

    (reprov)
  • to express disapproval.
  • to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
  • * 1611 , Bible , Authorized (King James) Version, Proverbs IX.8:
  • Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
  • to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).
  • * 1982 , (Lawrence Durrell), Constance'', Faber & Faber 2004 (''Avignon Quintet ), p. 856:
  • She ached to be with Affad again – and to reprove the feeling she frowned and bit her lip.

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    Derived terms

    * reproof * reproval