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Definition of Reproof

1. Verb. Censure severely or angrily. "Sam cannot reproof Sue "; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

Exact synonyms: 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
Specialized synonyms: Castigate, Chasten, Chastise, Correct, Objurgate, Brush Down, Tell Off
Generic synonyms: Criticise, Criticize, Knock, Pick Apart
Derivative terms: Chiding, Lecture, Rebuke, Rebuker, Reprimand, Scolder, Scolding

2. Noun. An act or expression of criticism and censure. "He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

Exact synonyms: Rebuke, Reprehension, Reprimand, Reproval
Specialized synonyms: Riot Act, Chiding, Objurgation, Scolding, Tongue-lashing, What For, Bawling Out, Castigation, Chewing Out, Dressing Down, Earful, Going-over, Upbraiding, Berating, Blowing Up, Reproach, Lecture, Speech, Talking To, Chastening, Chastisement, Correction, Admonishment, Admonition, Monition
Generic synonyms: Criticism, Unfavorable Judgment
Derivative terms: Rebuke, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reprimand, Reprove