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reproof
Reproof (noun) means a telling-off given to someone for doing something wrong.
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A telling-off given to someone for doing something wrong.
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Etymology
From Old French reprove, from reprover. See reprove.
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What is the meaning of reproof?
"reproof" (noun) means a telling-off given to someone for doing something wrong.
What is another word for reproof?
Other words for "reproof" include reprehension, reprimand, rebuke, reproval.
What is the opposite of reproof?
Opposites of "reproof" include approval, praise, approbation, commendation.
