All 3 Uses of
reprove
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "Tom, Tom, if I knew I couldn't tell you," said Slughorn, wagging a reproving, sugar-covered finger at Riddle, though ruining the effect slightly by winking.
Chpt 17 *reproving = critical (expressing disapproval)
- Tom, Tom, if I knew I couldn't tell you," said Slughorn, wagging his finger reprovingly at Riddle, though winking at the same time.†
Chpt 23
- 'No,' she said reprovingly, folding up the newspaper.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(reprove) express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner