| 单词 | reproof |
| 释义 | reproof (once / 1686 pages) nv A reproof is a negative comment, reprimand, or rebuke. Even the nicest kindergarten teacher in the world will give his students a reproof if they won't stop laughing and running around the classroom. An athlete's bad behavior on or off the field might result in a reproof by his coach. and a long-distance bus driver will offer at least a mild reproof if a passenger is continuously talking loudly into her cell phone. Kids with strict parents receive more reproofs than those who have fewer rules to follow. Reproof comes from the Late Latin reprobāre, which means "disapprove, reject, or condemn." WORD FAMILYreproof: reproofed, reproofing, reproofs, self-reproof USAGE EXAMPLESFor once there was nary a word of reproof when Donald Trump showed a lack of respect for the limits of presidential authority. Wall Street Journal(Oct 28, 2016) The reproof in their eyes, and the camaraderie implicit in their silence, provide moral and sentimental satisfactions that outweigh the infelicities of plot. New York Times(Aug 04, 2016) Milo looked at him with reproof and turned back to his work. Joseph Heller, Catch-22(1961) 1n an act or expression of criticism and censure Syn|Hypo|Hyper rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval riot act a vigorous reprimand chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashingrebuking a person harshly what fora strong reprimand bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraidinga severe scolding berating, blowing upa severe rebuke reproacha mild rebuke or criticism lecture, speech, talking toa lengthy rebuke chastening, chastisement, correctiona rebuke for making a mistake admonishment, admonition, monitiona firm rebuke preaching, sermona moralistic rebuke wig, wiggingBritish slang for a scolding self-reproach, self-reproofthe act of blaming yourself blame, rapa reproach for some lapse or misdeed curtain lecturea private lecture to a husband by his wife criticism, unfavorable judgment disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings 2v censure severely or angrily Syn|Hypo|Hyper bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate censure severely brush down, tell offreprimand flamecriticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws |
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