reproof
[ ri-proof ]
/ rɪˈpruf /
noun
the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
an expression of censure or rebuke.
SYNONYMS FOR reproof
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Origin of reproof
OTHER WORDS FROM reproof
re·proof·less, adjectiveself-re·proof, nounWords nearby reproof
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British Dictionary definitions for reproof (1 of 2)
reproof
reproval (rɪˈpruːvəl)
/ (rɪˈpruːf) /
noun
an act or expression of rebuke or censure
Word Origin for reproof
C14 reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate
British Dictionary definitions for reproof (2 of 2)
re-proof
/ (riːˈpruːf) /
verb (tr)
to treat (a coat, jacket, etc) so as to renew its texture, waterproof qualities, etc
to provide a new proof of (a book, galley, etc)
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