reprover
One who scolds
A reprover is someone who expresses disapproval or censure, pointing out faults or wrongdoing.
The word carries a formal or moralistic tone, suggesting someone who corrects others' behavior: The teacher was a stern reprover of laziness.
It appears most often in religious or didactic contexts.
One who cautions sternly
- rebukerOne who scolds
- scolderOne who rebukes harshly
- castigatorOne who punishes verbally
- upbraiderOne who censures harshly
censurer · corrector · critic · faultfinder · nitpicker · carper · caviler · disapprover
One preaching right conduct
- preacherReligious sermon deliverer
- ethicistExpert in moral theory
- puristOne demanding strict adherence
- disciplinarianStrict enforcer of rules
taskmaster · authoritarian · perfectionist · stickler · guardian · conscience · mentor · guide
admonisher
One who cautions sternly
- rebukerOne who scolds
- scolderOne who rebukes harshly
- castigatorOne who punishes verbally
upbraider · censurer · corrector · critic · faultfinder · nitpicker · carper · caviler · disapprover · objector
moralist
One preaching right conduct
- preacherReligious sermon deliverer
- ethicistExpert in moral theory
- puristOne demanding strict adherence
disciplinarian · taskmaster · authoritarian · perfectionist · stickler · guardian · conscience · mentor · guide · elder
parent
Mother or father
- teacherOne who instructs others
- elderSenior figure of authority
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
authority · patriarch · matriarch · headmaster · principal · governess · tutor · nanny · caretaker · supervisor
reproverflatterer
One dispensing insincere praise
praiser · eulogizer · complimenter · encourager · approver