reproving Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- getting-after
- mocking
- chiding
- rebuking
- faulting
- reproaching
- upbraiding
- blaming
- criticizing
- getting-on
Weak:
- burning-one-s-ears
- excoriating
- abusing
- denouncing
- scorning
- lashing
- jawing
- deprecating
- disparaging
- panning
- scoffing
- castigating
- censuring
- condemning
- reprehending
- lambasting
- crucifying
- slamming
- ridiculing
- attacking
- berating
- scoring
- minimizing
- lecturing
- rating
- haranguing
- belittling
- railing-at-or-against-
- flaying
- deriding
- dressing-down
- knocking
- keelhauling
- ticking-off
- assailing
- bad-mouthing
- blasting
- chewing-out
Meaning of reproving
reproving (s)
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
reproving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Reprove
reproving Sentence Examples
- The headmaster's reproving gaze silenced the rowdy teenagers.
- The stern teacher gave a reproving look to the disruptive student.
- Parents often use reproving words to correct their children's behavior.
- The judge's reproving voice sent shivers down the defendant's spine.
- The reproving tone of their voices made me feel ashamed of my actions.
- The audience's reproving stares made the performer lose confidence.
- Her reproving comments left no doubt about her disapproval.
- The coach's reproving words motivated the team to play better.
- The reproachful article condemned the government's policies.
- The reproving letter from the boss made the employee realize the need for improvement.
FAQs About the word reproving
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a correctiveof Reprove
admonishing, reprimanding, scolding, getting after, mocking, chiding, rebuking, faulting, reproaching, upbraiding
indorsing, endorsing, endorsing, indorsing, approving, sanctioning, sanctioning,approving, saluting, okaying
The headmaster's reproving gaze silenced the rowdy teenagers.
The stern teacher gave a reproving look to the disruptive student.
Parents often use reproving words to correct their children's behavior.
The judge's reproving voice sent shivers down the defendant's spine.
