reproving

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adjective

Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.

“reprovings of conscience”

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of reprove
adjectivereproving (comparative more reproving, superlative most reproving)

comparative more reproving · superlative most reproving

  1. Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.
nounreproving (plural reprovings)

plural reprovings

  1. The act of giving a reproof.

    reprovings of conscience

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveexpressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

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admonitoryadmonishingreproachfulunfavorableunfavourable
Also see
admonishingadmonitoryobjurgatoryreproachful

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“reproving.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reproving. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reproving,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reproving.

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