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Noun: reproval  ri'proo-vul
  1. An act or expression of criticism and censure
    "The teacher's reproval of the student's behaviour was stern but fair";
    - rebuke, reproof, reprehension, reprimand

Derived forms: reprovals

Type of: criticism, unfavorable judgment [US], unfavourable judgment [Brit, Cdn]