reproof
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.re·proof
noun \ri-ˈprüf\Definition of REPROOF
: criticism for a fault : rebuke
See Examples of REPROOF
- The fear of reproof prevented them from complaining.
- <even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats>
Origin of REPROOF
Middle English repref, reprofe, from Anglo-French reproefe, from reprover
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to REPROOF
- Synonyms
- commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, censure, riot act, stricture
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
Rhymes with REPROOF
aloof, behoof, bombproof, childproof, crushproof, disproof, fireproof, flameproof, foolproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof
Learn More About REPROOF
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: repro proof
Previous Word in the Dictionary: repromission
All Words Near: reproof
Previous Word in the Dictionary: repromission
All Words Near: reproof
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up reproof? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
