reproving

[US]/[ˈriːˈprʊːvɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈriːˈpruːvɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To express disapproval; to rebuke.; To gently chide or admonish.
adj.Expressing disapproval; reproachful.

Phrases & Collocations

reproving gently

reproving behavior

reproving tone

being reproved

reproved him

reproving look

reproving voice

reproving actions

reproving student

reproving manner

Example Sentences

the teacher was gently reproving the student for his lack of preparation.

she found herself reproving her younger brother for being careless.

the manager was reproving the team for missing the deadline.

he anticipated being reproved for his tardiness at the meeting.

the parent was reproving the child for lying about the broken vase.

the coach was reproving the player's attitude on the field.

i was reproving myself for not studying harder for the exam.

the editor was reproving the writer for grammatical errors in the article.

the captain was reproving the crew for their negligence in safety procedures.

the boss was reproving the employee for consistently failing to meet targets.

she was reproving him for his rude behavior towards the elderly woman.

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