Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reproving
verb
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
Definition
expressing disapproval or criticism of someone’s actions
Examples
- She was reproving him for his late arrival at the meeting.
- The teacher gave a reproving look to the students talking during the lesson.
- His reproving remarks made her realize the importance of punctuality.
Meaning
Reproving refers to the act of correcting or expressing disappointment towards someone’s behavior or actions. It usually implies that the person giving the reproof does so with the intention of guiding or helping the individual to improve.
Synonyms
- rebuking
- reprimanding
- admonishing
- scolding
- censuring
