reproof

re·proof

noun \ri-ˈprüf\

Definition of REPROOF

: criticism for a fault : rebuke

Examples of REPROOF

1. The fear of reproof prevented them from complaining.
2. <even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats>

Origin of REPROOF

Middle English repref, reprofe, from Anglo-French reproefe, from reprover

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REPROOF

Synonyms: commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, censure, riot act, stricture

Antonyms: citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

Related Words: admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms: acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanction

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Rhymes with REPROOF

aloof, behoof, bombproof, childproof, crushproof, disproof, fireproof, flameproof, foolproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof