Of a word, expression, etc.: of a rebuking character; disapproving, censorious.

= rebukeful, adj. 1a.

Of the nature of or characterized by reprehension; reprehensive.

Of the nature of or characterized by reprehension; expressing or conveying a rebuke; reproving.

Of or relating to refutation or reproof. Cf. redargutive, adj.

Conveying reproof.