reproof
Meaning of reproof
- an expression of blame or disapproval.
she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone
a look of reproof
Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover ‘reprove’. Early senses included ‘ignominy, personal shame’ and ‘scorn’.
verb- make (a garment) waterproof again.
- make a fresh proof of (printed matter).
Information about reproof
- The plural form of reproof is: reproofs.
- Languages in which reproof is used:
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Hyphenation of reproof
re-proof
- It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
- reproof is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
reproof synonyms
Meaning rebuke:
rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
Meaning call on the carpet:
rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, reprimand, jaw, scold, chide, berate, remonstrate, lambaste, lambast
Meaning the expression of disapproval or disappointment:
Meaning a firm warning or reprimand:
Meaning possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion:
Meaning strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds:
Meaning the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes:
Meaning the formal expression of severe disapproval:
Meaning responsibility for a fault or wrong:
Meaning the expression of very strong disapproval; censure:
Meaning a severe reprimand:
Meaning a severe rebuke:
Meaning (in tennis and other racket sports) an act of hitting the ball or shuttlecock to start play:
Meaning a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of their quality, standard, or performance:
reproof antonyms
Meaning the action of approving something:
Meaning the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something:
Anagrams of reproof
Words that rhyme with reproof
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