adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of giving a reproof.

   "reprovings of conscience"

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of reprove form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.

Adjective

1. 1
   expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

admonishingadmonishingadmonitoryobjurgatoryreproachful

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