Associations to the word «Reproving»

Wiktionary

REPROVE, verb. (intransitive) to express disapproval. [from 14th c.]
REPROVE, verb. (transitive) to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone. [from 14th c.]
REPROVE, verb. (transitive) to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.). [from 14th c.]

Dictionary definition

REPROVE, verb. Take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior".

Wise words

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