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reproof

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When reason fails, emotions rise, but I take your point and appreciate your reproof.

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Quick take

an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of reproof gathered in one view.

noun

an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

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"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for 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"

See also: rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, reprimand, jaw, scold, chide, berate

Example sentences

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When reason fails, emotions rise, but I take your point and appreciate your reproof.

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If you fail to do so, your reproof is likely to be ineffective, and may be counter productive.

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Report/flag etcAlso: "A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

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Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use reproof in a sentence?

When reason fails, emotions rise, but I take your point and appreciate your reproof.

What does reproof mean?

an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

What part of speech is reproof?

reproof is commonly used as noun, verb.