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reproval

[ ri-proo-vuh l ]

/ rɪˈpru vəl /

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noun

the act of reproving.

a reproof.

Words nearby reproval

reproductive systems, reprographics, reprography, reproof, reprovable, reproval, reprove, rept, rept., reptant, reptile

Origin of reproval

First recorded in 1840–50; reprove + -al²

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for reproval

"Why, nothin' could be plainer than her words," said Mrs. Flagg in a tone of reproval.
The Life of Nancy|Sarah Orne Jewett
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
It was reproval; but tender reproval, mixed with mild amazement.
The Poor Little Rich Girl|Eleanor Gates
Father Dominico cast a look half of fright, half of reproval upon his guest.
The Three Partners|Bret Harte

He can drown down the voice of missionaries, and they are halting in reproval.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman

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