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Definition of Reproof
1. Verb. Censure severely or angrily. "Sam cannot reproof Sue "; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
Specialized synonyms: Castigate, Chasten, Chastise, Correct, Objurgate, Brush Down, Tell Off
Generic synonyms: Criticise, Criticize, Knock, Pick Apart
Derivative terms: Chiding, Lecture, Rebuke, Rebuker, Reprimand, Scolder, Scolding
2. 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, Reprove
Definition of Reproof
1. n. Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
Definition of Reproof
1. Noun. Act or instance of reproving; a rebuke. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reproof
1. criticism for a fault [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reproof
Literary usage of Reproof
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Five Hundred Thousand Strokes for Freedom: A Series of Anti-slavery Tracts by Wilson Armistead (1853)
"An American churchman, in alluding to this well-timed reproof, makes the following
... The reproof of Bishop Wilberforce must and will be heard. ..."
2. Natural Drills in Expression, with Selections: A Series of Exercises by Arthur Edward Phillips (1909)
"[The tone of reproof denotes dignified dissatisfaction and correction. ...
reproof of the Duke of Bedford. JUNIUS. Compare the natural dignity and ..."
3. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down by Alexander Kinglake (1877)
"lan's reproof Coming from Lord ... this language was a reproof; but the result
tends to show that it was happily adjusted to the object in view. ..."
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