Reproving: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproving
[ rษชหpruหvษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น repreensรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tadel
๐ฎ๐ฉ teguran
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะตะบ
๐ต๐ฑ nagana
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ฃ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉprimande
๐ช๐ธ reproche
๐น๐ท azarlama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ napomenutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ napomenutie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ opominjanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รกminning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบะตััะฟะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnqid
๐ฒ๐ฝ reproche
Word origin
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.