Reproof: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproof
[ rษชหpruหf ]
in a formal setting
an expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke
Synonyms
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.
in a religious context
rebuke or disapproval, especially from a divine source
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "reproof" in other languages:
๐ต๐น repreensรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Tadel
๐ฎ๐ฉ teguran
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะณะฐะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nagana
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ่ฒฌ (ใใฃใใ)
๐ซ๐ท rรฉprimande
๐ช๐ธ reprimenda
๐น๐ท azarlama
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฑ (์ง์ฑ )
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุจูุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ pokรกrรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokarhanie
๐จ๐ณ ่ดฃๅค (zรฉbรจi)
๐ธ๐ฎ graja
๐ฎ๐ธ รกminning
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐาฃ ัำฉะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแงแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ danlama
๐ฒ๐ฝ reprimenda
Word origin
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.