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reprove

/rɪˈpruːv/

/rɪˈpruv/

Translations

reproveverb

reproved

Past Simple

reproved

Past Participle

reproving

Gerund

/rɪˈpruːv/

/rɪˈpruv/

reprendreAu sens de corriger ou de gronder doucement.

She reproved her friend for being late, but did so with a smile.

Elle a repris son amie pour son retard, mais en souriant.

The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.

Le professeur a réprimandé l’élève pour avoir bavardé pendant le cours.

Synonyms

Antonyms

reproveverb

To express disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.

To correct or scold someone gently or with kind intent.

She reproved her friend for being late, but did so with a smile.