"Reproves" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Reproves" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Reproves" Meaning

To criticize or scold someone for doing something wrong or foolish.

"Reproves" Examples

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1. Verb Usage

- "The teacher reproved the student for not completing the homework." (meaning: to scold or censure someone for a wrongdoing or incorrect behavior)

2. Reproves (as a generic statement)

- "She strongly reproves her daughter's rebellious behavior." (meaning: expresses strong disapproval)

3. Contextual usage in educational setting

- "The principal reproved the teacher for not following school policies." (meaning: officially scold or censure someone in authority for misconduct or not following rules)

4. Reproves in literature and poetry

- "The poem reproves societal norms by critiquing inequality." (meaning: serves as a critique, warning, or direct reproach, expressing criticism or disappointment)

5. Usage in speech and informal settings

- "What a safety hazard this is! Rent the area needs to be fenced! This is just crazy!" he reproved the landlord in anger for disregarding safety directives.

"Reproves" Similar Words

Reprographics

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Reprography

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Reproof

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Reproofs

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noun<br><br>1. A censure or criticism of someone's actions, especially in a public manner.<br><br>Example: "The newspaper article was a reproof of the government's handling of the disaster."<br><br>2. Punishment or penalty for wrongdoing.<br><br>Example: "He received reproof for his behavior from his teacher."<br><br>3. Refutation or contradiction of a statement or claim.<br><br>Example: "The expert's testimony was a reproof of the conspiracy theory."

Reprotoxic

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"A semantically unusual term that combines 're' (meaning again or reproducing) with 'toxic', with the suffix '-ic' indicating the adjective form.<br><br>Reprotoxic can be interpreted as having a few possible meanings:<br><br>1. Causing repetitive toxicity: This could refer to the repetition of toxic effects or actions that lead to harm or damage.<br>2. Reproducing toxic substances: This could mean the production or reproduction of toxic chemicals, substances, or organisms that are harmful to living organisms or the environment.<br>3. Toxic reproduction: This might refer to the harmful effects on reproduction processes in living organisms due to toxic substances or conditions.<br><br>However, it's essential to note that this term is not commonly used in scientific or medical literature and might not be widely recognized. The intended meaning will depend on the context in which it is used."

Reproval

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The word "reproval" is a noun that refers to an expression of sharply critical or disapproving judgment; a criticism or rebuke, often implying that the criticized behavior or action is wrong or unacceptable.

Reprove

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Reproved

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Verb phrase: to formally tell someone that they have done something wrong, typically as a punishment.

Reproving

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Reprovingly

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Reprovisioned

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Reprovisioning

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Reps

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Abbreviation for:<br><br>1. Representation(s)<br>2. Reiterations<br>3. Repeating (actions)<br>4. Representatives (people or groups that speak on behalf of others)<br>5. Republican Party (or operatives)

Reptant

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Reptation

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Reptatory

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