reprehend in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Reprehend: to express disapproval or criticism of someone's actions or behavior.

The teacher had to reprimand the students for their disruptive behavior during the lesson.
Although he was tempted to reprimand her choice of words, he chose instead to discuss the issue calmly.
In a fair society, it's important to reprimand those who misuse their power for personal gain.
She felt compelled to reprimand her friend for spreading rumors that could hurt others.
The manager decided to reprimand the employee privately to avoid embarrassing him in front of the team.