reproof
11reproof — 1. n. 1 blame (a glance of reproof). 2 a rebuke; words expressing blame. Etymology: ME f. OF reprove f. reprover REPROVE 2. v.tr. 1 render (a coat etc.) waterproof again. 2 make a fresh proof of (printed matter etc.) …
12reproof — noun Etymology: Middle English repref, reprofe, from Anglo French reproefe, from reprover Date: 14th century criticism for a fault ; rebuke …
13reproof — reproofless, adj. /ri proohf /, n. 1. the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking. 2. an expression of censure or rebuke. [1300 50; ME reprof < OF reprove, deriv. of reprover to REPROVE] Syn. 1. rebuke, reproach, remonstrance, chiding. * * * …
14reproof — noun Act or instance of reproving; a rebuke …
15reproof — Synonyms and related words: admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, chiding, correction, lecture, lesson, objurgation, rap, rating, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reprobation, reproval, scolding, sermon, spanking,… …
16reproof — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Censure] Syn. disapproval, disapprobation, blame; see objection 1 . 2. [An oral or written statement intended to censure] Syn. rebuke, reprimand, admonition; see blame 1 , objection 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n.… …
17reproof — re|proof [ rı pruf ] noun FORMAL uncount criticism or blame a. count a comment that expresses criticism or blame …
18reproof — re·proof || rɪ pruËf n. admonition, reproach; censure, condemnation; expression of blame, accusation …
19reproof — proofer …
20reproof — reproof1 [rɪ pru:f] noun a rebuke or reprimand. Origin ME: from OFr. reprove, from reprover reprove . reproof2 [ri: pru:f] verb 1》 Brit. make waterproof again. 2》 make a fresh proof of (printed matter) …
