reproof
noun
re·proof ri-ˈprüf 
: criticism for a fault : rebuke
Synonyms
- censure
- commination
- condemnation
- denunciation
- excoriation
- objurgation
- rebuke
- reprimand
- reproach
- riot act
- stricture
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
The fear of reproof prevented them from complaining. even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats
Recent Examples on the Web Such a man is a proper subject, not for reproof, but for medical treatment. 
Fitz Hugh Ludlow, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Preceded by a setting of the Kaddish and opening with an evergreen reproof of antisemitism, the symphony is the kind of music that welcomes reflection. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 When a boy in the front row decides to visit the girl sitting behind him, Hood gives him a gentle reproof. Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2021 In response to the reproof, Clicks has issued an apology, and an explanation that at least two other companies were involved in approving the advert. Norma Young, Quartz Africa, 9 Sep. 2020 Proof, take a break of two or more days, reproof and then submit. Lee Shulman Bierer, chicagotribune.com, 17 Aug. 2020 With it, the architect proved the power of a poetic modernism, full of whimsy and romance, and offered a reproof to the lean, functional modernism of an earlier generation of architects. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 12 June 2019 Indeed, a quick review of the text indicates that the reproofs are arranged in four couplets, increasing in severity. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal, 7 May 2018 See More
Fitz Hugh Ludlow, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Preceded by a setting of the Kaddish and opening with an evergreen reproof of antisemitism, the symphony is the kind of music that welcomes reflection. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 When a boy in the front row decides to visit the girl sitting behind him, Hood gives him a gentle reproof. Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2021 In response to the reproof, Clicks has issued an apology, and an explanation that at least two other companies were involved in approving the advert. Norma Young, Quartz Africa, 9 Sep. 2020 Proof, take a break of two or more days, reproof and then submit. Lee Shulman Bierer, chicagotribune.com, 17 Aug. 2020 With it, the architect proved the power of a poetic modernism, full of whimsy and romance, and offered a reproof to the lean, functional modernism of an earlier generation of architects. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 12 June 2019 Indeed, a quick review of the text indicates that the reproofs are arranged in four couplets, increasing in severity. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal, 7 May 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English repref, reprofe, from Anglo-French reproefe, from reprover
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing reproof
Kids Definition
reproof
noun
re·proof ri-ˈprüf
: blame or criticism for a fault
reproof
noun
as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- condemnation
- reprimand
- censure
- rebuke
- reproach
- denunciation
- criticism
- punishment
- excoriation
- commination
- chastisement
- stricture
- remonstrance
- lecture
- castigation
- admonishment
- riot act
- admonition
- scolding
- lesson
- damnation
- objurgation
- disparagement
- lash
- depreciation
- tongue-lashing
- dressing-down
- belittlement
- talking-to
- deprecation
- rap
- pan
- business
- devil
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- indorsement
- commendation
- endorsement
- praise
- citation
- tribute
- approval
- honor
- eulogy
- sanction
- acclamation
- encomium
- blessing
- panegyric
- plaudit(s)