reproof English

Meaning reproof meaning

What does reproof mean?

reproof

— noun (= rebuke) an act or expression of criticism and censure he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face

— verb (= rag, dress down, scold) 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 reproof synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as reproof?

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rebuke

reprimand

reproach

blame

censure

admonition

scolding

reproval

reprehension

scold

rag

lecture

chide

chew up

call down

abuse

trounce

take to task

stricture

remonstrate

lambaste

lambast

jaw

have words

dress down

criticism

chew out

censor

call on the carpet

berate

bawl out

animadversion

admonishment

wigging

warning

very harsh

upbraid

teaching

talking-to

talking to

suasiveness

suasion

snub

slur

slap

roast

reviling

remark

reflexion

reference

Topics reproof topics

What do people use reproof to talk about?

Social behavior Law Trial

Accuse, confront

• What words refer to accusing someone?
  accuse confront accost incriminate blame point the finger at criticize hold responsible find fault with be direct with don't mince words tell off rebuke reprove remonstrate to rebuke correct reproof remonstrance castigate cast aspersions prove offer proof