reproving
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English
Definitions
verb
- To express disapproval.
- To criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
- To deny or reject (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).
verb
- To prove again.
noun
- The act of giving a reproof.“reprovings of conscience”
adjective
- Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.
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Synonyms
reproachfuladmonishingadmonitoryunfavourableunfavorablereprehensiveculpatoryapprovingreclamatoryrefutativerectificatoryremonstratoryrecompensivedenunciatoryrepentantmonitive