Associations to the word «Reproof»
Noun
- Jun
- Html
- Original
- Censure
- Righteousness
- Rebuke
- Correction
- Gentleness
- Reproach
- May
- Counsel
- Tone
- Countenance
- Scripture
- Entreaty
- Flattery
- Severity
- Sinner
- Shame
- Mei
- Warning
- Instruction
- Satire
- Scorn
- Indignation
- Advice
- Punishment
- Folly
- Affection
- Glance
- Bellow
- Kindness
- Sensibility
- Praise
- Gallantry
- Reply
- Interrogation
- Hint
- Disgrace
- Sharpe
- Repression
- Temper
- Fault
- Wretch
- Apology
- Endeavour
- Shaking
- Lip
- Epistle
- Wizard
- Extremity
- Nay
- Anger
- Offence
- Patience
- Accent
- Sin
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
REPROOF, noun. Act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.
REPROOF, verb. To proof again.
Dictionary definition
REPROOF, noun. An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face".
REPROOF, verb. Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.