reproval

[ ri-proo-vuhl ]
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noun
  1. the act of reproving.

  2. a reproof.

Origin of reproval

1
First recorded in 1840–50; reprove + -al2

Words Nearby reproval

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How to use reproval in a sentence

  • The humanity of the Fields would not utter a word of reproval to either of us.

    An Old Man's Love | Anthony Trollope
  • The force of the reproval cannot be properly understood unless we are acquainted with the customs of the East.

    Bible Animals; | J. G. Wood
  • And with a lean finger uplifted in menacing reproval, Mrs. Whitehead sailed on her way, nor deigned me another word.

    The Argosy | Various
  • This seems the best way of treating all that part of worldly trouble which consists of self-reproval.

    Friends in Council | Arthur Helps
  • How many cold shower-baths of reproval have I already received; how many unruly things have I already done!

    The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 | Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone