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reprovingly

re·prove
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-proov]
    • /rɪˈpruv/
    • /rɪ.ˈpruː.vɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-proov]
    • /rɪˈpruv/

Definitions of reprovingly word

  • verb with object reprovingly to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake. 1
  • verb with object reprovingly to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision. 1
  • verb with object reprovingly Obsolete. to disprove or refute. 1
  • verb without object reprovingly to speak in reproof; administer a reproof. 1

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Origin of reprovingly

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English reproven < Old French reprover < Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent to re- re- + probāre to test, prove

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Parts of speech for Reprovingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reprovingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reprovingly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reprovingly

adverb reprovingly

  • accusatorially — By way of accusation; in an accusatorial manner; by means of a formal accuser.
  • accusingly — to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of): He accused him of murder.

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