transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪpru:vɪŋ ]
If you give someone a reproving look or speak in a reproving voice, you show or say that you think they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. ( FORMAL )
‘Flatterer,’ she said giving him a mock reproving look.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
• reprov‧ing‧ly
‘I’m trying to sleep,’ he lied, speaking reprovingly.
ADV : ADV after v