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Definition

to express disapproval of one's actions to them

More rarely (though often from Shakespeare), the form reproof describes punishment rather than merely criticism.

She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.

reproves = criticizes

I don't want to spoil her, but I don't have the heart to reprove her.
he trusted to his comrade, brother, and partner not to hesitate to set him right, and to reprove his weakness.
Dickens, Charles -- Our Mutual Friend
"No, no, Medium dear, that's Mars," Mrs Whatsit reproved gently.
Madeleine L'Engle -- A Wrinkle in Time

reproved = criticized

She perceived our confusion, and shook her head reprovingly.
John Wyndham -- The Chrysalids

reprovingly = in a critical manner

Pickett shook his head reprovingly.
Michael Shaara -- The Killer Angels

reprovingly = in a critical manner

It would grieve your Majesty more if he had to be reproved for...
C.S. Lewis -- The Horse and His Boy

reproved = told of disapproval of his actions

he's full of alteration And self-reproving:
William Shakespeare -- King Lear

reproving = criticism

She did betray me to my own reproof.
William Shakespeare -- The Comedy of Errors

reproof = criticism

Madam, I have a touch of your condition
That cannot brook the accent of reproof.
William Shakespeare -- The Life and Death of King Richard III

reproof = criticism

Simon started the car before she'd finished, flinging her back against the seat. "Ouch," she said reprovingly.
Cassandra Clare -- City of Bones

reprovingly = in a disapproving manner

There's something in me that reproves my fault;
William Shakespeare -- Twelfth Night

reproves = criticizes

"You're late, boys!" said Professor Flitwick reprovingly as Harry opened the classroom door.
J.K. Rowling -- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

reprovingly = disapprovingly

The perplexity and dissatisfaction of the house expressed itself in murmurs and provoked a reproof from the bench.
Mark Twain -- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

reproof = criticism

Great swearing is a thing abominable,
And false swearing is more reprovable.
Geoffrey Chaucer -- The Canterbury Tales

reprovable = worthy of criticism

(Editor's note: The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.)

Poirot shook his head reprovingly.
Agatha Christie -- Murder On The Orient Express

reprovingly = in a critical manner

Norwegian Anna, always dignified, looked at her reprovingly.
Willa Cather -- My Antonia

reprovingly = in a critical manner

He turned on his heel and stormed out of the library, earning himself a reproving glare from Madam Pince,
J.K. Rowling -- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

reproving = criticizing

the benefit defends the deceit from reproof.
William Shakespeare -- Measure for Measure

reproof = criticism

'tis so, I cannot reprove it; and wise, but for loving me:
William Shakespeare -- Much Ado About Nothing

reprove = criticize

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