adjective
- expressing disapproval or criticism; scolding
Examples
- She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the meeting.
- The teacher’s reproving tone made the students sit up straight.
- His mother’s reproving glance reminded him to mind his manners.
- The coach delivered a reproving speech about the team’s poor performance.
- She shook her head in a reproving manner at his careless mistake.
- The principal’s reproving words left the student feeling ashamed.