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reproving
UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/
reprovings
pl
UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of reproving.
Translations
Her gentle reproving did little to change his habits.
Sa douce réprimande n’a guère changé ses habitudes.
Definitions
Her gentle reproving did little to change his habits.
more reproving
Comp.
most reproving
Super.
UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/
Translations
She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
Elle lui a lancé un regard réprobateur lorsqu’il a interrompu la réunion.
Definitions
She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
reproving
ing-form
reproved
Past Simple
reproved
Past Participle
reproving
ing-form
UK
/rɪˈpruːv/
US
/rɪˈpruv/
Translations
The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.
Le professeur a réprimandé l’élève pour avoir bavardé pendant le cours.
She reproved her friend for being late, but did so with a smile.
Elle a repris son amie pour son retard, mais en souriant.
Definitions
The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.
She reproved her friend for being late, but did so with a smile.
reproving
Used attributively to describe a look, tone, etc., that conveys disapproval (e.g., "a reproving glance").
Translations
He felt her reproving stare from across the table.
Il sentit son regard réprobateur de l’autre côté de la table.
Definitions
He felt her reproving stare from across the table.
Definitions
The reproved players lined up silently for practice.