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[ ri-proo-vuhl ] / rɪˈpru vəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR reproval ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe act of reproving. a reproof. Origin of reprovalFirst recorded in 1840–50; reprove + -al2 Words nearby reprovalreprographics, reprography, reproof, repro proof, reprovable, reproval, reprove, rept., reptant, reptile, reptiles Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for reproval"Why, nothin' could be plainer than her words," said Mrs. Flagg in a tone of reproval. The Life of Nancy|Sarah Orne Jewett How many cold shower-baths of reproval have I already received; how many unruly things have I already done! The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912|Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone It was reproval; but tender reproval, mixed with mild amazement. The Poor Little Rich Girl|Eleanor Gates Father Dominico cast a look half of fright, half of reproval upon his guest. The Three Partners|Bret Harte
Words related to reprovalcondemnation, admonition, censure, disapproval, snub, reproach, punishment, rebuff, rebuke, reprimand, repulse, reprehension, correction, ostracism, castigation, rap, affliction, put-down, lesson, row |