reprobe

/rɪˈproʊb/

Definitions

1. noun

an act of examining or investigating something again, especially a person under suspicion or a case being reviewed.

“The police decided to reopen the case after new evidence came to light, and it was put to reprobe.”

2. verb

to examine or investigate something again, especially a person under suspicion or a case being reviewed.

“The judge decided to reprobe the witness after their initial testimony seemed suspicious.”

Synonyms

  • reexamine
  • reinvestigate
  • review

Antonyms

  • clear
  • exonerate