Associations to the word «Reproving»
Noun
Wiktionary
REPROVE, verb. (intransitive) to express disapproval. [from 14th c.]
REPROVE, verb. (transitive) to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone. [from 14th c.]
REPROVE, verb. (transitive) to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.). [from 14th c.]
Dictionary definition
REPROVE, verb. Take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior".
Wise words
All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed
in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy,
hope.