noun
Meaning 1
The act of reproving.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
reproval
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noun
Meaning 2
an act or expression of criticism and censure
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rebuke, reproof, reprehension, reprimand
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: criticism, unfavorable judgment
Narrower terms: riot act, chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing, what for, castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down, berating, blowing up, reproach, lecture, speech, talking to, correction, chastening, chastisement, admonition, admonishment, monition
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English reprove Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English reproval From reprove + -al.