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Definition of Reproval
1. Noun. An act or expression of criticism and censure. "He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
Specialized synonyms: Riot Act, Chiding, Objurgation, Scolding, Tongue-lashing, What For, Bawling Out, Castigation, Chewing Out, Dressing Down, Earful, Going-over, Upbraiding, Berating, Blowing Up, Reproach, Lecture, Speech, Talking To, Chastening, Chastisement, Correction, Admonishment, Admonition, Monition
Generic synonyms: Criticism, Unfavorable Judgment
Derivative terms: Rebuke, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reprimand, Reproof, Reprove
Definition of Reproval
1. Noun. The act of reproving ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reproval
1. reproof [n -S] - See also: reproof
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reproval
Literary usage of Reproval
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Fairfax Correspondence: Memoirs of the Reign of Charles the First by George William Johnson (1848)
"Wentworth's reproval of him.—Morris to Lord Fairfax.—Wentworth's Irish
government.—Bladen to Lord Fairfax.—Dr. Bramhall.—Christopher Herbert to Lord Fairfax ..."
2. Haydn by James Cuthbert Hadden (1902)
"... Werner—A Posthumous Tribute—Esterhazy " The Magnificent"—Compositions for
Baryton—A reproval—Operettas and other Occasional Works—First Symphonies. ..."
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