reproving

• Qui exprime une critique ou une désapprobation, souvent de manière douce ou avec une intention de réprimande morale.

Expressing criticism or disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner.

1. Expressing criticism or correctionC1formal

   Showing disapproval or criticism, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior.

   réprobateur

   • The teacher gave him a reproving look for talking during the exam.
   • Her reproving tone made him feel ashamed of his mistake.
   • He received a reproving letter from the manager about his conduct.

   Synonymescensoriouschidingcriticaldisapprovingreproachfulupbraiding

   Antonymescomplimentarylaudatorypraising

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de critiquer ou de corriger quelqu'un, généralement de manière douce ou officielle.

A verb used to express the act of criticizing or correcting someone, typically in a gentle or formal manner.

1. To criticize or correctC1formal

   To express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior, often in a gentle or formal way.

   réprimander

   • The teacher reproved the student for not completing the homework.
   • He reproved his colleague for making a careless mistake.
   • She reproved the child gently for telling a lie.

   Synonymesadmonishcensurechiderebukereprimandupbraid

   Antonymesapprovecommendlaudpraise