reproval

re·prove

R0166400 (rĭ-pro͞ov′)tr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves 1. To express disapproval to (someone); criticize: reproved the children for making too much noise. See Synonyms at admonish.2. To express disapproval about (something): "Some bigger boys laughed. But Augustine angrily reproved their frivolity" (Richard Hughes).

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[Middle English reproven, from Anglo-Norman repruver, variant of Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, to disapprove; see reprobate.]

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re·prov′a·ble adj.re·prov′al n.re·prov′er n.re·prov′ing·ly adv.

re•prov•al

(rɪˈpru vəl)

n. the act of reproving. [1840–50]

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reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproofriot act - a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act"criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshlywhat for - a strong reprimandbawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful, going-over - a severe scoldingberating, blowing up - a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"talking to, lecture, speech - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"chastening, chastisement, correction - a rebuke for making a mistakeadmonishment, monition, admonition - a firm rebuke

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