reproof (redirected from reproofing)

re·proof  (r-prf)

n.

The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.

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[Middle English reprof, variant of reprove, repreve, from Old French reprueve, from reprover, to find fault with; see reprove.]

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reproof

Noun

a severe blaming of someone for a fault

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	reproof - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval riot act - a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act" criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshly what for - a strong reprimand bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful, going-over - a severe scolding berating, blowing up - a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him" reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach" talking to, lecture, speech - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" chastening, chastisement, correction - a rebuke for making a mistake admonishment, monition, admonition - a firm rebuke
Verb	1.	reproof - 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, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, bawl out, berate, rebuke, scold, take to task, reprimand, call down, lambast, lambaste, lecture, remonstrate, trounce, jaw, rag castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, correct - censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" brush down, tell off - reprimand; "She told the misbehaving student off" criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

Translations

reproof [rɪˈpruːf] n → reproche m

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reproof [rɪˈpruːf] n → reproche m

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reproof [rɪˈpruːf] n (rebuke) → Tadel m;

with reproof → tadelnd

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reproof [rɪˈpruːf] n → riprovazione f