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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.
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.
Она бросила на него укоризненный взгляд.
Additional translations
Definitions
She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
reproving
Gerund
reproved
Past Simple
reproved
Past Participle
reproving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpruːv/
US
/rɪˈpruv/
Translations
She reproved him for his lack of attention.
Она упрекнула его за недостаток внимания.
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Учитель порицал ученика за опоздание.
The manager reproved the employee for missing the deadline.
Менеджер сделал выговор сотруднику за пропуск срока.
Additional translations
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").
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He felt her reproving stare from across the table.
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The reproved players lined up silently for practice.