Definition of reproof

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Reproof (n.) An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach..

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Sound :: Sound (v. i.) To make or convey a certain impression, or to have a certain import, when heard; hence, to seem; to appear; as, this reproof sounds harsh; the story sounds like an invention..
Jobation :: "Jobation (n.) A scolding; a hand, tedious reproof..
Castigation :: Castigation (n.) Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
Admonition :: Admonition (n.) Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against a fault or error; expression of authoritative advice; friendly caution or warning.
Reprehensory :: Reprehensory (a.) Containing reproof; reprehensive; as, reprehensory complaint..
Setdown :: Setdown (n.) The humbling of a person by act or words, especially by a retort or a reproof; the retort or the reproof which has such effect..
Reproof :: Reproof (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
Objurgation :: Objurgation (n.) The act of objurgating; reproof.
Reprovable :: Reprovable (a.) Worthy of reproof or censure.
Reprehensive :: Reprehensive (a.) Containing reprehension; conveying reproof.
Reprefe :: Reprefe (n.) Reproof.
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..
Self-reproof :: Self-reproof (n.) The act of reproving one's self; censure of one's conduct by one's own judgment.
Monitor :: Monitor (n.) One who admonishes; one who warns of faults, informs of duty, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution..
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..
Lecture :: Lecture (n.) A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
Re Proval :: Re proval (n.) Reproof.
Touch :: Touch (v.) A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof..
Reprehension :: Reprehension (n.) Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
Lesson :: Lesson (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
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