Definition of Reproof

Noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure
  "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
  rebuke reproval reprehension reprimand

Verb

• 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"
  - call on the carpet - take to task rebuke rag trounce lecture reprimand jaw - dress down - call down scold chide berate - bawl out remonstrate - chew out - chew up - have words lambaste lambast

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