Reproving: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproving

 

[ rษชหˆpruหvษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing disapproval

Reproving refers to the act of expressing disapproval or criticism of someone's actions or behavior. It is often done in a gentle or corrective manner, intended to guide the individual towards better choices.

Synonyms

censure, chide, rebuke, reprimand, scold.

Examples of usage

  • She reproved him for being late to the meeting.
  • The teacher reproved the student for not completing his homework.
  • He was reproved by his parents for his reckless behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tadel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teguran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reproche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azarlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napomenutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napomenutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opominjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกminning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reproche

Etymology

The word 'reprove' comes from the Middle English term 'reprove', which is derived from the Old French 'reprover', meaning 'to prove again', itself from the Latin 'reprobare', meaning 'to disapprove' or 'to reject'. The Latin root consists of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'probare' meaning 'to approve'. Over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize the aspect of disapproval and correction. The usage of the word in English can be traced back to the early 15th century, reflecting a longstanding tradition of using language to express moral judgement and corrective feedback. The word is often used in educational contexts, as well as in everyday conversations when addressing someone's actions that may require correction.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,531 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.