reproving

  • 131rascal — /ˈraskəl / (say rahskuhl) noun 1. a base, dishonest person. 2. (mildly or affectionately reproving) any child or young animal: you little rascal. 3. Also, raskol. (in PNG) a member of an urban gang given to violent criminal activities. {Middle… …

  • 132reproof — /rəˈpruf / (say ruh proohf) noun 1. the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking. 2. an expression of censure or rebuke. {Middle English reprof(f)e, from Old French} …