Reproving
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noun.
Reproof.
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verb.
Present participle of
reprove
.
adjective.
Expressing
reproof
;
reproachful
or
admonishing
.
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adjective.
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Word Usage
"Jehovah ; for it is thenceforth that the prophets, in reproving"
Equivalent
unfavorable
unfavourable
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
accusatory
admonitory
apologetic
bemused
chid
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
admonitory
reproachful
verb-stem
reprove