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reproval

[ ri-proo-vuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1840–50; reprove + -al ²

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

The force of the reproval cannot be properly understood unless we are acquainted with the customs of the East.

And with a lean finger uplifted in menacing reproval, Mrs. Whitehead sailed on her way, nor deigned me another word.

This seems the best way of treating all that part of worldly trouble which consists of self-reproval.

How many cold shower-baths of reproval have I already received; how many unruly things have I already done!

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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