Definition of reproof

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of reproof is as below...

Reproof (n.) An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach..

Lern More About Reproof

Rebuke :: Rebuke (n.) A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment..
Lesson :: Lesson (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
Reprovable :: Reprovable (a.) Worthy of reproof or censure.
Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To apply, as medicine or a remedy; to give, as a dose or something beneficial or suitable. Extended to a blow, a reproof, etc..
Reproof :: Reproof (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
Monitor :: Monitor (n.) One who admonishes; one who warns of faults, informs of duty, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution..
Touch :: Touch (v.) A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof..
Animadversion :: Animadversion (n.) Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
Reprehensive :: Reprehensive (a.) Containing reprehension; conveying reproof.
Sound :: Sound (v. i.) To make or convey a certain impression, or to have a certain import, when heard; hence, to seem; to appear; as, this reproof sounds harsh; the story sounds like an invention..
Lecture :: Lecture (n.) A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
Increpation :: Increpation (n.) A chiding; rebuke; reproof.
Safe :: Safe (n.) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like..
Objurgation :: Objurgation (n.) The act of objurgating; reproof.
Severity :: Severity (n.) Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity of a reprimand or a reproof; severity of discipline or government; severity of penalties..
Schooling :: Schooling (n.) Discipline; reproof; reprimand; as, he gave his son a good schooling..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us