reproof
2
7.1
- noun
- /rɪˈpruf/
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reproche
- "You should really arm yourself, m'dear," he said in a tone of mild reproof.
- a mild reproof
- tone of mild reproof
He says there might be need of administering reproof.
- He says there might be need of administering reproof.
Examples
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"You misunderstand," she said in a tone of unmistakable reproof.
Fiction book (1998) -
And verbal reproofs were the only form of correction mentioned by the authors.
Academic text (1996) -
And in my mother's voice, I hear not reproof, but warning.
Fiction book (2002) -
Now that she no longer faced Damian, she admitted his reproof was justified.
Fiction book (1991) -
I could not bear reproofs and was often full of fear and apprehension.
Academic text (1995) -
"You don't have to threaten me," he said in mild reproof.
Fiction book (1996) -
There were no lectures, no reproofs, not a single disapproving look.
Academic text (2009) -
" Despite Noah's mild reproof, Maris intended to continue the practice of going through the slush pile.
Fiction book (2002) -
"You should really arm yourself, m'dear," he said in a tone of mild reproof.
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Now that she no longer faced Damian, she admitted his reproof was justified.
Synonyms
512
3.0
Disapproval that points out faults
31
3.6
A remark that points out and fixes someone's mistake
24
6.1
A formal complaint from someone in charge about bad behaviour
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7.2
A remark that shows criticism or disappointment in someone's actions
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6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
1
7.2
A talk that tells someone they did something wrong, often angrily
1
7.5
A spoken or written sign of disapproval of someone's actions
Strong criticism of someone's actions
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Etymology
Reproof comes from the parts re- meaning 'again' and prove meaning 'to test', the same root as the familiar word prove. So a reproof is like testing someone again and pointing out a fault — a mild criticism meant to correct them.