Associations to the word «Reproof»

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

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe