reproof
pronunciation
How to pronounce reproof in British English:
UK [rɪˈpru:f]
How to pronounce reproof in American English:
US [rɪˈpruf]
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- Noun:
- an act or expression of criticism and censure
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- Verb:
- censure severely or angrily
Word Origin
- reproof (n.)
- mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).
Example
- 1. He will not tolerate reproof of any kind .
- 2. Miss head looked at me with reproof .
- 3. Carrie felt this as a personal reproof .
- 4. Being reprehensible ; worthy of and deserving reprehension or reproof .
- 5. Impatient of reproof , he left his parents and went away .