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- Dictionaryreproving/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. conveying or expressing blame or disapproval: "a reproving glance"
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REPROVING definition: 1. showing that you disapprove of someone's bad or silly behaviour: 2. showing that you disapprove…. Learn more.
to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent; to express disapproval of : censure; disprove, refute… See the full definition
REPROVE definition: 1. to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: 2. to tell someone that…. Learn more.
to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behavior: The teacher gently reproved the boys for not paying attention. Synonyms. admonish formal. scold old-fashioned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Chastising & rebuking. admonishingly. admonitory. barracking. bawl. carpet. earbashing. lambaste. lecture. pull someone up.
Reprove definition: to criticize or correct, especially gently. See examples of REPROVE used in a sentence.
To reprove is to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval with something. It’s a less severe word than denounce or decry. It is closer to the verb criticize. Your parents might reprove you for a minor offense like not cleaning your room or chewing with your mouth open.
reproving. Anything reproving expresses disappointment or disapproval, like the reproving look your teacher gives you as you arrive ten minutes late for class. Again. A reproving glance from your dog as you leave the house might make you feel a little bit guilty for not taking her for a longer walk that morning.
Definition of reprove verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. If you reprove someone, you speak angrily or seriously to them because they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. [formal] 'There's no call for talk like that,' Mrs Evans reproved him. [VERB with quote] Women were reproved if they did not wear hats in court. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: rebuke, censure, reprimand, scold More Synonyms of reprove.
Definition of reproving adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
