1. 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.