Reprove and Slap down

Reprove verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

Slap down and reprove are semantically related. in tell off topic. In some cases you can use "Slap down" instead a verb "Reprove". informal substitute

Nearby Words: reproving, reprovingly, reprover

Slap down verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Reprove and slap down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reprove" instead a verb "Slap down".