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re·proof
(rĭ-pro͞of′)n.
The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.
[Middle English reprof, variant of reprove, repreve, from Old French reprueve, from reprover, to find fault with; see reprove.]
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reproof
(rɪˈpruːf) orreproval
n
an act or expression of rebuke or censure
[C14 reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate]
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re-proof′
v.t.
re•proof
(rɪˈpruf)n.
1. the act of reproving or censuring.
2. an expression of censure or rebuke.
[1300–50; Middle English reprof < Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove]
re•proof′less, adj.
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Noun | 1. | reproof - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" riot act - a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act" criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" what for - a strong reprimand bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful, going-over - a severe scolding berating, blowing up - a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him" reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach" talking to, lecture, speech - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" |
Verb | 1. | reproof - censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, bawl out, berate, rebuke, scold, take to task, reprimand, call down, lambast, lambaste, lecture, remonstrate, trounce, jaw, rag castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, correct - censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" brush down, tell off - reprimand; "She told the misbehaving student off" criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" |
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reproof
noun
1. rebuke, criticism, condemnation, censure, reprimand, reproach, scolding, ticking-off (informal), chiding, dressing-down (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, upbraiding, sideswipe, castigation, reproval, reprehension, blame a reproof that she responded to right away
rebuke praise, encouragement, compliment, commendation
rebuke praise, encouragement, compliment, commendation
2. disapproval, stick (slang), criticism, objection, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, reproach, denunciation, displeasure, deprecation, disapprobation They spoke in tones of gentle reproof.
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reproof
nounWords expressive of strong disapproval:
Slang: rap.
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reproof
(rəˈpruːf) noun (an) act of rebuking or reproaching. a glance of stern reproof; He has received several reproofs for bad behaviour.
reprove (rəˈpruːv) verb to tell (a person) that he has done wrong. The teacher reproved the boys for coming late to school.
reˈproving adjectivea reproving look.
reˈprovingly adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.