REPROVED Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

reproved

verb

past tense of reprove

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

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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

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as in disliked

to hold an unfavorable opinion of the older generation has always reproved the younger generation's taste in music

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Despite being a point of contention for Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve publicly admonished him for revealing personal details about Diana for financial gain, this memoir is only one of several royal tell-alls penned by Burrell.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
All officers were also admonished that improper access of ALPR and other law enforcement systems is grounds for termination, Joseph said.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of admonished

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She was reprimanded by the House Rules and Ethics Committee for her stunt with the bullhorn.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
My mother reprimanded me for taking a sip from a cocktail glass without first removing the little plastic swizzle stick that often comes in a drink.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reprimanded

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These small transgressions added up to a sense of ourselves as special, exempt from the rules—but also disliked, distrusted, untrustworthy, apart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
However, the restrictive PVs were greatly disliked by the population.

— Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of disliked

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Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial after Perry was finally given the full, unredacted grand jury transcripts and scolded prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
In 2024, a judge scolded both sides for excessive litigation and ruled for the trust to be dissolved and for the house to be sold.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of scolded

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Raman has been endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America, which censured her in 2024 for seeking and accepting the endorsement of Democrats For Israel-Los Angeles, a Zionist group.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Imbroglio over a night at town hall Carney was censured by the Mooresville Board of Commissioners after revelations that a town hall video reportedly shows him without pants on and a woman present on a late night in October 2024.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of censured

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Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Hinojosa has campaigned on her tenure as a civil rights lawyer and criticized Abbott’s crime policies as violating civil liberties.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticized

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Nuñez defended police tactics despite a growing number of severe injuries blamed on officers' riot-control weapons.

— NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Rather than point to the comments, however, Cruz blamed fans who attempted to force their way through the entrance of the stadium before the game.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of blamed

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Barry Jefferson, president of the NAACP Arkansas State Conference, has condemned the Sanders ad for reducing low-income people to a stereotype where poverty is seen as a flaw.

— Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Jim Desmond, a Republican running for an open congressional seat representing parts of San Diego County, condemned the remarks on social media.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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