reproof
[ri-proof]
- the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
- an expression of censure or rebuke.
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Origin of reproof
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criticism, blame, disapprobation, objection, disapproval, admonition, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, chidingExamples from the Web for reproof
Historical Examples
She knew that in secret Mamma was glad; but she answered the reproof.
Life and Death of Harriett FreanMay Sinclair
But Adriana will not accept the reproof: she will have her husband at all costs.
The Man ShakespeareFrank Harris
The physician said a little in the way of reproof and admonition, and left me.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
And now the little school is ever present with us, ours still for counsel or reproof.
Meadow GrassAlice Brown
But the stillness upon her face bore to me the shadow of a reproof.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
reproof
reproval (rɪˈpruːvəl)
- an act or expression of rebuke or censure
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Word Origin
C14 reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate
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Word Origin and History for reproof
n.
mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).
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