Associations to the word «Reproving»
Noun
- Rebuke
- Censure
- Sinner
- Negligence
- Extravagance
- Cato
- Righteousness
- Governess
- Repentance
- Synod
- Disobedience
- Conscience
- Fault
- Malice
- Reproach
- Swearing
- Wherefore
- Sin
- Israelites
- Ridicule
- Blame
- Ignorance
- Folly
- Severity
- Temper
- Magistrate
- Overseer
- Indulgence
- Heretic
- Apostle
- Anger
- Anguish
- Saul
- Lash
- Isaac
- Deed
- Scripture
- Prophet
- Saying
- Railing
- Cease
- Despair
- Praise
- Superstition
- Conduct
- Kindness
- Neglect
- Shame
- Injustice
- Occasion
Adjective
Verb
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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