Definition of reproof

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Reproof (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction.

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Rebuke :: Rebuke (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish..
Schooling :: Schooling (n.) Discipline; reproof; reprimand; as, he gave his son a good schooling..
Unreproved :: Unreproved (a.) Not having incurred reproof, blameless..
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..
Objurgatory :: Objurgatory (a.) Designed to objurgate or chide; containing or expressing reproof; culpatory.
Admonition :: Admonition (n.) Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against a fault or error; expression of authoritative advice; friendly caution or warning.
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..
Reproof :: Reproof (n.) An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach..
Sugared :: Sugar (v. t.) To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof..
Objurgation :: Objurgation (n.) The act of objurgating; reproof.
Repreve :: Repreve (n.) Reproof.
Lesson :: Lesson (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
Sermon :: Sermon (n.) Hence, a serious address; a lecture on one's conduct or duty; an exhortation or reproof; a homily; -- often in a depreciatory sense..
Fireproof :: Fireproof (a.) Proof against fire; incombustible.
Reprehension :: Reprehension (n.) Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
Increpation :: Increpation (n.) A chiding; rebuke; reproof.
Lecture :: Lecture (n.) A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
Catechise :: Catechise (v. t.) To question or interrogate; to examine or try by questions; -- sometimes with a view to reproof, by eliciting from a person answers which condemn his own conduct..
Reprimand :: Reprimand (n.) Severe or formal reproof; reprehension, private or public..
Animadversion :: Animadversion (n.) Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
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