reproving

re·prove  (r-prv)

tr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves

1. To voice or convey disapproval of; rebuke. See Synonyms at admonish.

2. To find fault with.

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[Middle English reproven, from Anglo-Norman repruver, variant of Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobre, to disapprove; see reprobate.]

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re·prova·ble adj.

re·proval n.

re·prover n.

re·proving·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

reproving - expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective admonishing, reproachful, admonitory unfavorable, unfavourable - not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression"

Translations

reproving [rɪˈpruːvɪŋ] ADJ → reprobador, lleno de reproches

reproving [rɪˈpruːvɪŋ] adj [look, glance, tone] → réprobateur/trice

reproving

adj, reprovingly

adv → tadelnd

reproving [rɪˈpruːvɪŋ] adj (frm) (look, frown) → di rimprovero, di disapprovazione