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reproval

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re·prove  (r-prv)
tr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves
1. To voice or convey disapproval of; rebuke. See Synonyms at admonish.
2. To find fault with.

[Middle English reproven, from Anglo-Norman repruver, variant of Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobre, to disapprove; see reprobate.]

re·prova·ble adj.
re·proval n.
re·prover n.
re·proving·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.reprovalreproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
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
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
Translations
reproval [rɪˈpruːvəl] Nreprobación f
reproval
n
no pl (act) → Tadeln nt, → Rügen nt


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But Maud said, "Tut, tut," in gentle reproval, and then asked why I was a blithering idiot.
It is odd enough that you should dread reproval from the governess of your sisters when you do not dread it from your own mother
But he was far from angry; the parchment face crumpled into tolerant smiles; the venerable head shook a playful reproval, as he threw away the cigarette that I am tired of mentioning, and put the last touch to a fresh one with his tongue.
 
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