reproof

[ ri-proof ]
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noun
  1. the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.

  2. an expression of censure or rebuke.

Origin of reproof

1
1300–50; Middle English reprof<Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove

Other words for reproof

Other words from reproof

  • re·proof·less, adjective
  • self-re·proof, noun

Words Nearby reproof

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How to use reproof in a sentence

  • Weston recognized the reproof in this, and stood silent a moment or two until she spoke again.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for reproof (1 of 2)

reproof

reproval (rɪˈpruːvəl)

/ (rɪˈpruːf) /


noun
  1. an act or expression of rebuke or censure

Origin of reproof

1
C14 reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate

British Dictionary definitions for re-proof (2 of 2)

re-proof

/ (riːˈpruːf) /


verb(tr)
  1. to treat (a coat, jacket, etc) so as to renew its texture, waterproof qualities, etc

  2. to provide a new proof of (a book, galley, etc)

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