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- [ri-proov]
- /rɪˈpruv/
- /rɪ.ˈpruː.vɪŋ.li/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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