Reproof: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproof

 

[ rษชหˆpruหf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a formal setting

an expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, scolding

Examples of usage

  • She could not bear the reproof of her colleagues after the failed presentation.
  • His reproof of her behavior was stern and direct.
Context #2 | Noun

in a religious context

rebuke or disapproval, especially from a divine source

Synonyms

censure, rebuke, reprimand

Examples of usage

  • The priest's reproof of their sinful behavior made them reflect on their actions.
  • She felt the reproof of God weighing heavily on her conscience.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

reprove or rebuke (someone)

Synonyms

chastise, rebuke, reprimand

Examples of usage

  • She reproofed him for his careless attitude towards his responsibilities.
  • He was reproofed by his supervisor for his unprofessional conduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproof" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคŸเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tadel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teguran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ่ฒฌ (ใ—ใฃใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprimenda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azarlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์ฑ… (์งˆ์ฑ…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุจูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokรกrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokarhanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดฃๅค‡ (zรฉbรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ graja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกminning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐาฃ ัำฉะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ danlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprimenda

Etymology

The word 'reproof' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'reprover' meaning 'to rebuke'. It has been used since the 14th century to signify the act of blaming or disapproving of someone's actions, especially in a formal or religious context.

See also: disproof, proof, proofread, proofreader, proofreading.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,264, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.