reproving (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [rɪˈpruːv]
Definition
To criticize or correct someone, often in a gentle but firm way.
Examples
She reproved him for his careless remarks.
The manager reproved the employee for being late.
He was reproved by his parents for his bad behavior.
How to Use reproving
- reprove someone for something (prepositional phrase)
- To criticize a person because of a specific action or behavior. — "The coach reproved the player for his unsportsmanlike conduct."
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