Synonyms of reproved

reproved

verb

past tense of reprove

1

as in admonished

to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault

my piano teacher often reproves me for slouching while playing, observing that good posture helps one play better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonished
• reprimanded
• scolded
• criticized
• blamed
• chided
• reproached
• rebuked
• faulted
• chid
• mocked
• got on
• condemned
• got after
• upbraided
• ticked off
• censured
• berated
• lectured
• burnt one's ears
• attacked
• reprehended
• castigated
• burned one's ears
• denounced
• assailed
• harangued
• crucified
• ridiculed
• knocked
• flayed
• excoriated
• lashed
• minimized
• disparaged
• lambasted
• chewed out
• belittled
• dressed down
• slammed
• panned
• railed (at or against)
• scoffed
• rated
• keelhauled
• abused
• derided
• scorned
• jawed
• scored
• bad-mouthed
• deprecated
• blasted
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• indorsed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• applauded
• saluted
• extolled
• okayed
• lauded
• hailed
• touted
• OK'd

2

as in reprimanded

to express public or formal disapproval of

the principal reproved the hockey team for their display of poor sportsmanship on the ice and ordered that a letter of apology be sent to the other school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• censured
• condemned
• punished
• denounced
• scolded
• criticized
• reproached
• rebuked
• admonished
• called to account
• chastised
• brought to account
• upbraided
• objurgated
• berated
• castigated
• lectured
• ragged
• disparaged
• belittled
• cut up
• flayed
• chewed out
• told off
• lambasted
• dressed down
• railed (at or against)
• deprecated
• bawled out
• depreciated
• gibbeted
• rated
• keelhauled
• scored
• jawed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cited
• commended
• indorsed
• endorsed
• honored
• applauded
• hailed
• praised
• acclaimed
• approved
• sanctioned
• blessed
• lauded
• eulogized
• blest

3

as in disliked

to hold an unfavorable opinion of

the older generation has always reproved the younger generation's taste in music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disliked
• criticized
• rejected
• discountenanced
• denounced
• frowned (on or upon)
• condemned
• misliked
• deprecated
• disapproved (of)
• tsk-tsked
• disesteemed
• tutted (over or about)
• reprehended
• disfavored
• looked down one's nose (on)
• scolded
• scorned
• tut-tutted (over or about)
• poohed
• chided
• censured
• reprobated
• reproached
• disrelished
• rebuked
• objected (to)
• pooh-poohed
• chid
• discommended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• liked
• favored
• indorsed
• supported
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• enjoyed
• loved
• fancied
• dug
• adored
• delighted (in)
• relished
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• revelled (in)