reproof

[US]/rɪˈpruːf/
[UK]/rɪˈpruːf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. rebuke; censure

Phrases & Collocations

receive a reproof

deserve reproof

offer reproof

gentle reproof

constructive reproof

Example Sentences

A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.

she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone.

And that fault got flush large supposal that the reproof the McCain domiciliate gave Palin was added “red meat” start style.

She received a gentle reproof from her teacher for not completing her homework.

He accepted the reproof gracefully and promised to do better next time.

The manager's reproof made the employee realize his mistake and motivated him to improve.

She couldn't help but feel hurt by the harsh reproof from her friend.

The reproof from the judge served as a wake-up call for the defendant to change his ways.

His reproof was met with defiance as the student refused to acknowledge his mistake.

The reproof was delivered in a constructive manner, focusing on improvement rather than blame.

She offered a reproof to her colleague for being consistently late to meetings.

His reproof was tinged with disappointment, as he had high expectations for his team.

The public reproof of the company's unethical practices led to widespread criticism and calls for change.

Real-world Examples

" Your humility, Mr. Bingley, " said Elizabeth, " must disarm reproof."

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

As often happens in Italy, a daunting punishment has been whittled down to a mild reproof.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

As to the past, reproof is useless, but the future may still be provided against.

Source: The Analects

To my surprise the Gold King took the reproof with equanimity.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Volume 1)

And he took the shoddy reproof and touched it into immortality.

Source: The Room with a View (Part Two)

Mrs. Adams addressed her son in gentle reproof, " Why Walter" !

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

And this particular reproof irritated him more than any other.

Source: Middlemarch (Part One)

He realized she had done this to taunt him subtly, a reproof against his recent pose of coldness.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

The perplexity and dissatisfaction of the house expressed itself in murmurs and provoked a reproof from the bench.

Source: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

It protected her from reproof, and it left no doubt in anyone's mind as to her exact views on any subject.

Source: Gone with the Wind

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