Synonyms for reproving
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.
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Admonish is the mildest of reproving words, and may even be used of giving a caution or warning where no wrong is implied, or of simply reminding of duty which might be forgotten.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- admonishing I am tired of admonishing Tom all the time.
- reproachful She looked at him with a reproachful expression.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reproving | rising | |
| admonishing | rising | |
| reproachful | rising | |
| admonitory | steady | |
| objurgatory | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- admonitory5
- 11 letters
- admonishing4, reproachful, objurgatory
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (admonitory5 = 5 syllables).