Thesaurus: reproof

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1. n. Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
2. n. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.
3. n. an act or expression of criticism and censure
4. v. take to task
5. 1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [Obs.] 2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach. Those best can bear reproof who merit praise. Pope. Syn. -- Admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; blame. See Admonition.
6. n:100 n an act or expression of criticism and censure v censure severely or angrily