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reproof meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of reproof at MeaningMonkey.org. reproof meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.REPROOF noun
Definition of reproof (noun)
- an act or expression of criticism and censure
- "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
- synonyms: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval
REPROOF verb
Definition of reproof (verb)
- censure severely or angrily
- "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
- synonyms: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce
Source: Princeton University Wordnet