Reproof synonyms
rĭ-pro͝of'
Category:
Part of speech:
The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.
An expression of strong disapproval.
An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
Responsibility for a fault or wrong
A mild rebuke; reprimand
objection (related)
A statement presented in opposition:
A reprimand or rebuke. The act of admonishing.
Advertisement
A severe or formal rebuke, esp. by a person in authority
Blame or disapproval:
A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
The definition of a rap is a light knock, tapping sound or criticism, or a style of music where lyrics are spoken or chanted with reoccurring musical beats.
praise (related)
(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise
The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
Advertisement
(Idiomatic) To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
Rag is defined as to tease, joke with or nag.
To defeat decisively:
To lecture is defined as to deliver a speech or to talk to someone about why he or she was wrong.
(Slang) To talk, esp. in a boring or abusive way
(Idiomatic) To scold
Advertisement
censure severely or angrily
To reprimand or criticize harshly and usually angrily.
To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand:
To scold or rebuke severely
To present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate
(Idiomatic, of one party, followed by with) To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to.
reprove (related)
zeale (related)
Find another word for reproof. In this page you can discover 34 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for reproof, like: disapproval, rebuke, disapprobation, blame, admonition, objection, admonishment, reprimand, reproach, scolding and rap.
Trending topics