Definition of Reproving in English :
Define Reproving in English
Reproving meaning in English
Meaning of Reproving in English
Pronunciation of Reproving in English
Reproving pronunciation in English
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Reproving
see synonyms of reprovingAdjective
1. admonishing, admonitory, reproachful, reproving
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Reproving
see synonyms of reprovingtr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves
1. 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).
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