† ˈincrepate, v. Obs.
[f. L. increpāt-, ppl. stem of increpāre to make a noise at, scold, chide, f. in- (in-2) + crepāre to make a noise, creak, etc.]
trans. To chide, rebuke, reprove.
| 1570 Levins Manip. 40/33 To Increpate, increpare. 1657 W. Morice Coena quasi κοινὴ Def. xvi. 284 He increpates not the Church-governors for admitting such. 1657 Reeve God's Plea 18 He is eager upon a cruel bent, but God doth increpate, and interrogate him. |