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Meaning of 'reproof' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reproof [ n.]
- Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
- An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.

Meaning of 'reproof' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reproof [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an act or expression of criticism and censure
Example in sentence:
  • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
2 . reproof [ v]
Meaning (2):
- take to task
Example in sentence:
  • He admonished the child for his bad behavior

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