reproof

/ri'pru:f/
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reproof

The teacher offered a gentle reproof for the student's forgotten homework.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An act or expression of criticism, blame, or disapproval, typically intended to correct or improve someone's behavior. It is a formal or serious form of rebuke.

  2. Verb:

    • To express criticism, blame, or disapproval to someone for a fault or offense; to rebuke or reprimand.
Usage
  • As a Noun: Used to refer to the critical remark or the act of criticizing itself. It often follows verbs like "give," "administer," "receive," or "deserve."
  • As a Verb: Used with a direct object (the person being criticized). It is a transitive verb.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • His careless mistake drew a sharp reproof from his supervisor.
    • She accepted the reproof with grace and promised to do better.
  • Verb:
    • The teacher reproofed the student for talking during the exam.
    • He was reproofed for his lack of punctuality.
Advanced Usage
  • "a word/moment of reproof": A brief instance of criticism.
    • She offered only a quiet word of reproof.
  • "to be beyond reproof": To be so perfect or correct that no criticism is possible. (Note: "beyond reproach" is a more common idiom with a similar meaning).
    • His conduct was beyond reproof.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reprove (verb): The more common verb form meaning to criticize or correct someone.
    • She gently reproved him for his error.
  • Reproach (noun/verb): A very close synonym, often implying disappointment as well as blame.
  • Reprimand (noun/verb): A formal, often official, rebuke.
  • Rebuke (noun/verb): A sharp, stern expression of disapproval.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Rebuke, reprimand, admonition, criticism, censure.
  • Verb: Reprimand, rebuke, chide, admonish, censure.
Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "to administer a reproof": To formally give a criticism or rebuke.
    • The committee administered a stern reproof to the member for violating the rules.
reproof

The teacher offered a gentle reproof for the student's forgotten homework.

Noun
  1. an act or expression of criticism and censure
    • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Verb
  1. 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

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