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reproving

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Reproving (adj) means showing disapproval of something, as if giving a warning.

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Showing disapproval of something, as if giving a warning.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

admonitory reproachful admonishing

Related words

accusing exemplary reproachful cautionary

Rhymes for reproving

moving loving roving proving shoving removing grooving approving improving disapproving

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What is the meaning of reproving?

"reproving" (adj) means showing disapproval of something, as if giving a warning.

What is another word for reproving?

Other words for "reproving" include admonitory, reproachful, admonishing.

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