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reproving

UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/

Translations

reprovingnoun
reprovings
pl
UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of reproving.
réprimandeDans un registre soutenu ou neutre : action de blâmer, de faire des reproches.
Her gentle reproving did little to change his habits.
Sa douce réprimande n’a guère changé ses habitudes.
reprovingadjective
more reproving
Comp.
most reproving
Super.
UK
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpruvɪŋ/
réprobateurQui exprime un blâme, une critique ou une désapprobation.
She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
Elle lui a lancé un regard réprobateur lorsqu’il a interrompu la réunion.
Synonyms
rebuking
admonitory
censuring
reprimanding
scolding
reproveverb

reproving

Gerund

reproved
Past Simple
reproved
Past Participle
reproving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpruːv/
US
/rɪˈpruv/
The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.
Le professeur a réprimandé l’élève pour avoir bavardé pendant le cours.
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.
Synonyms
reprimand
castigate
criticize
censure
chide
admonish
scold
rebuke
Antonyms
commend
praise
approve
reprovegerund / present participle

reproving

Used attributively to describe a look, tone, etc., that conveys disapproval (e.g., "a reproving glance").
réprobateurSe dit d’un regard, d’un ton ou d’une attitude marquant la désapprobation.
He felt her reproving stare from across the table.
Il sentit son regard réprobateur de l’autre côté de la table.
Synonyms
berating
reprimanding
criticizing
upbraiding
censuring
scolding
chiding
rebuking
admonishing
reproving

Definitions

reprovingnoun
The act or expression of reproving; a rebuke or censure.
Her gentle reproving did little to change his habits.
reprovingadjective
Expressing disapproval or criticism.
She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
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.
reprovegerund / present participle
Expressing disapproval or censure.
He felt her reproving stare from across the table.
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