Noun: reproof ri'proof
- An act or expression of criticism and censure
"he had to take the reproof with a smile on his face";
- rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
- Reprimand; express disapproval
"The teacher reproofed the student for talking during the exam";
- admonish, reprove
Derived forms: reproofing, reproofs, reproofed
Type of: criticise [Brit], criticism, criticize, damn [informal], knock [informal], pick apart, unfavorable judgment [US], unfavourable judgment [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Reproof