reproof

Meaning

Noun

An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.

Verb

To proof again.

Synonyms

rebuke

reprimand

reproach

blame

admonition

censure

scolding

reproval

reprehension

chew up

scold

lecture

chide

rag

abuse

call down

criticism

bawl out

chew out

remonstrate

admonishment

trounce

berate

censor

dress down

call on the carpet

have words

take to task

animadversion

jaw

lambast

lambaste

stricture

suasiveness

talking to

talking-to

teaching

upbraid

warning

⚠️

wigging

observation

persuasion

very harsh

admonish

referal

agreement

angry

😠

brush down

castigation

chastise

Translations

Tadel

Verweis

rimprovero

Vorwurf

berisping

biasimo

reprobación

standje

reproche

reproche

blaam

réprimande

aanmerking

terechtwijzing

paylama

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈpɹuːf/

Etymology

From Old French reprove, from reprover. See reprove.