REPROVE Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com to criticize or correct, especially gently to reprove a pupil for making a mistake to disapprove of strongly; censure to reprove a bad decision Obsolete to disprove or refute to speak in reproof; administer a reproof
Reprove - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com 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 - definition of reproving by The Free Dictionary To express disapproval to (someone); criticize: reproved the children for making too much noise See Synonyms at admonish 2 To express disapproval about (something): "Some bigger boys laughed But Augustine angrily reproved their frivolity" (Richard Hughes)
reprove verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of reprove verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to tell somebody that you do not approve of something that they have done synonym rebuke reprove somebody Helen reproved him sharply reprove somebody for (doing) something He reproved her for rushing away reprove (somebody) + speech ‘Don't mock,’ she reproved him
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Reproving - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com 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