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Self-reproving — Self re*prov ing, a. Reproving one s self; reproving by consciousness of guilt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-reproving — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : feeling or expressing self reproof • self reprovingly | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adverb * * * self reproofˈ or self reprovˈing noun Reproof of conscience • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
Self-reprovingly — Self re*prov ing*ly, adv. In a self reproving way. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-reprovingly — adverb see self reproving … Useful english dictionary
Self-reproof — Self re*proof , n. The act of reproving one s self; censure of one s conduct by one s own judgment. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reproving — Reprove Re*prove (r? pr??v ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reproved} ( pr??vd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reproving}.] [F. r[ e]prouver, OF. reprover, fr. L. reprobare. See {Reprieve}, {Reprobate}, and cf. {Reproof}.] 1. To convince. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] When… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
repentant — I adjective apologetic, atoning, compunctious, confessing, conscience smitten, conscience stricken, contrite, full of regrets, humble, lamenting, paenitens, penitent, penitential, reclaimed, reformative, reformatory, reformed, regretful,… … Law dictionary
compunctious — adj 1. remorseful, contrite, regretful, penitent, repentant, penitential; sorrowful, grieved, sad, mournful, doleful, rueful, sorry, apologetic; self reproaching, self reproving, self blaming, self accusing, self condemning, conscience stricken,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Conscience — • The individual, as in him customary rules acquire ethical character by the recognition of distinct principles and ideals, all tending to a final unity or goal, which for the mere evolutionist is left very indeterminate, but for the Christian… … Catholic encyclopedia
Child discipline — is the set of rules, rewards and punishments administered to teach self control, increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors in children. In its most general sense, discipline refers to systematic instruction given to a… … Wikipedia
