reproof

[ ri-proof ]
/ rɪˈpruf /

noun

the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
an expression of censure or rebuke.

Origin of reproof

1300–50; Middle English reprof < Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove

OTHER WORDS FROM reproof

re·proof·less, adjective self-re·proof, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for reproof

reproof

reproval (rɪˈpruːvəl)

/ (rɪˈpruːf) /

noun

an act or expression of rebuke or censure

Word Origin for reproof

C14 reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate