reproof, n.
(reproofs)
freq. cnt. 1
(reproofs)
freq. cnt. 1
an act or expression of criticism and censure
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval
sample sentences
"he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
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lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
hyponym
riot act
chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing
what for
castigation, chewing out, earful, bawling out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down
berating, blowing up
reproach
speech, lecture, talking to
correction, chastening, chastisement
admonition, admonishment, monition
hypernym