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reproval

[ ri-proo-vuhl ]

/ rɪˈpru vəl /

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noun

the act of reproving.

a reproof.

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Origin of reproval

First recorded in 1840–50; reprove + -al²

Words nearby reproval

reprographics, reprography, reproof, repro proof, reprovable, reproval, reprove, rept., reptant, reptile, reptiles

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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