That reproves or rebukes.

That rebukes.

Reproachful.

That checks; reproving, censorious (obsolete); refusing the fist (as a hawk); restraining, controlling.

Rebuking, reproving.

Of the nature of or characterized by rebuke; tending to reprimand; reproving.

That serves to instruct or educate a person; that provides education or enlightenment. Formerly also: †admonishing, reproving (obsolete). Now rare.

That lectures.

Of the nature of or characterized by reprehension; reprehensive.

Repressive; inclined to snub.

Of a person: censorious, reproachful.