reproof in English

noun

1

an expression of blame or disapproval.

she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone

synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonishment, admonition, disapproval, censure, criticism, condemnation, dressing down

noun

• rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonishment, admonition, disapproval, censure, criticism, condemnation, dressing down
• rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval

verb

• lambaste, call down, lambast, jaw, bawl out, chide, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, chew up, take to task, have words, berate, chew out, dress down, trounce, lecture, scold, reprimand

Use "reproof" in a sentence

1. Giving and Receiving Reproof

2. How my heart despised reproof!

3. Admonition: Mild, kind, yet earnest reproof

4. But whoever hates reproof will die.

5. Reproof better than flattery (23)

6. He is impatient of reproof.

7. □ What are some guidelines for giving reproof?

8. She raised her eyebrows in reproof.

9. They spoke in tones of gentle reproof.

10. No reason for the reproof is suggested.

11. Reproof from a friend beneficial (5, 6)

12. The warmth of her smile belied the reproof.

13. She got a sharp reproof for being late.

14. Admonition definition is - gentle or friendly reproof

15. Explain why “reproof” means more than chastisement?

16. But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

17. Carrie felt this as a personal reproof.

18. □ What counsel will help us to accept reproof?

19. 5 Open reproof is better than concealed love.

20. But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray.

21. This particular reproof irritated him more than any other.

22. She received a mild reproof from the teacher.

23. (b) What was David’s reaction to Nathan’s reproof?

24. A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.

25. The reproof, justified or not[sentencedict .com], is significant.

26. His words were a mixture of pity and reproof.

27. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.

28. She greeted me with a look of cold reproof.

29. You can scarcely expect to escape reproof for such irresponsible.

30. Ted was leaning back, smoking a cigarette without reproof.

31. (2 Chronicles 16:7, 8) Nevertheless, Asa rejected this reproof.

32. Among Jehovah’s people, however, there is a different attitude toward reproof.

33. If he accepts the reproof, he will regain his peace.

34. Her voice was balanced precisely between reproof and mild shock.

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

37. He willingly acknowledged his errors, accepted reproof, and corrected his ways.

38. 14 synonyms for Admonishment: admonition, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding, rap

39. You can scarcely expect to escape reproof for such irresponsible behavior.

40. □ In addition to words of reproof, what stronger measures may be needed?

41. Job willingly accepted the reproof, admitting: “I have become of little account . . .

42. (Job 42:6) Job’s integrity led him to accept the reproof readily.

43. In the Scriptures, discipline conveys the sense of correction, reproof, or chastisement.

44. 1 : gentle or friendly reproof remembered the Admonition to keep it simple

45. Nor did things improve as he grew beyond subjection to state reproof.

46. Tom swept up the broken glass without a word of reproof to his son.

47. The hater of reproof, on the other hand, loves neither discipline nor knowledge.

48. Even reproof is easier to accept when given “in a spirit of mildness.”

49. What should we avoid in giving reproof, and how should it be given?

50. (2 Samuel 11:27) After receiving reproof, David repented and God forgave him.