Synonyms of reproof

reproof

noun

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• reprimand
• censure
• rebuke
• reproach
• denunciation
• criticism
• punishment
• excoriation
• commination
• chastisement
• stricture
• remonstrance
• lecture
• castigation
• admonishment
• riot act
• admonition
• scolding
• lesson
• damnation
• objurgation
• disparagement
• lash
• depreciation
• tongue-lashing
• dressing-down
• belittlement
• talking-to
• deprecation
• rap
• pan
• business
• devil

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indorsement
• commendation
• endorsement
• praise
• citation
• tribute
• approval
• honor
• eulogy
• sanction
• acclamation
• encomium
• blessing
• panegyric
• plaudit(s)

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• indorsement
• commendation
• endorsement
• praise
• citation
• tribute
• approval
• honor
• eulogy
• sanction
• acclamation
• encomium
• blessing
• panegyric
• plaudit(s)

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