re·prove 
/rɪˈpru:v/ verb
re·proves; re·proved; re·prov·ing /rɪˈpru:v/ verb [+ obj] formal : to criticize or correct (someone) usually in a gentle way
▪ The teacher reproved the student for being late.
▪ The teacher reproved the student for being late.
— reproving adjective [more reproving; most reproving]
▪ a long reproving speech ▪ He gave me a reproving look.
▪ a long reproving speech ▪ He gave me a reproving look.
— re·prov·ing·ly adverb
▪ She looked at me reprovingly.
▪ She looked at me reprovingly.
