reproaching

Definitions

The act of expressing disapproval, disappointment, or criticism toward someone.

The state of rebuking or censuring someone for a fault or offense.

Examples

She spent the afternoon reproaching herself for the mistake she made during the presentation.

The teacher looked at the students with a reproaching gaze after they continued to talk during the lecture.

Synonyms

rebuking scolding admonishing chiding reprimanding upbraiding criticizing

Antonyms

praising commending lauding approving complimenting extolling applauding