- reproof
- noun Etymology: Middle English repref, reprofe, from Anglo-French reproefe, from reprover Date: 14th century criticism for a fault ; rebuke
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Reproof — Re*proof (r? pr??f ), n. [OE. reproef. See {Proof}, {Reprove}.] 1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reproof — I noun admonishment, admonition, animadversion, aspersion, berating, blame, castigation, censure, charge, condemnation, contempt, criticism, denunciation, depreciation, derogation, diatribe, disapprobation, discipline, disparagement, execration,… … Law dictionary
reproof — c.1300, shame, disgrace, from O.Fr. reprove, from reprover to blame (see REPROVE (Cf. reprove)). Meaning censure, rebuke is recorded from mid 14c … Etymology dictionary
reproof — ► NOUN ▪ a rebuke or reprimand. ORIGIN from Old French reprover reprove … English terms dictionary
reproof — [repro͞o′v lri pro͞of′] n. [ME reprove < OFr reprouve < reprouver] the act of reproving or something said in reproving; rebuke; censure: also reproval [repro͞o′v l] … English World dictionary
reproof — [[t]rɪpru͟ːf[/t]] reproofs N VAR If you say or do something in reproof, you say or do it to show that you disapprove of what someone has done or said. [FORMAL] She raised her eyebrows in reproof... They spoke in tones of gentle reproof. ...a… … English dictionary
reproof — re|proof [rıˈpru:f] n formal [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: reprove, from reprover; REPROVE] 1.) [U] blame or disapproval ▪ She greeted me with a look of cold reproof. 2.) a remark that blames or criticizes someone ▪ a mild reproof … Dictionary of contemporary English
reproof — noun formal 1 (U) blame or disapproval: She felt the reproof of her father s gaze. 2 (C) a remark that blames or criticizes someone: a sharp reproof … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
reproof — UK [rɪˈpruːf] / US [rɪˈpruf] noun Word forms reproof : singular reproof plural reproofs formal a) [uncountable] criticism, or blame b) [countable] a comment that expresses criticism or blame … English dictionary
reproof — noun he muttered reproof Syn: rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonishment, admonition; disapproval, censure, criticism, condemnation; informal dressing down … Thesaurus of popular words
reproof — 1. n. 1 blame (a glance of reproof). 2 a rebuke; words expressing blame. Etymology: ME f. OF reprove f. reprover REPROVE 2. v.tr. 1 render (a coat etc.) waterproof again. 2 make a fresh proof of (printed matter etc.) … Useful english dictionary
