Antonyms for reproof


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-proof
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpruf


Definition of reproof

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).
  • noun censure
  • noun an oral or written statement intended to censure
Example sentences :
  • She knew that in secret Mamma was glad; but she answered the reproof.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • But Adriana will not accept the reproof: she will have her husband at all costs.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The physician said a little in the way of reproof and admonition, and left me.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • And now the little school is ever present with us, ours still for counsel or reproof.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • But the stillness upon her face bore to me the shadow of a reproof.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • At this reproof Josef hastened to load the table with bottles.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • Not a word about the scene of yesterday, not a look of pain or reproof.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • He started under that reproof like a fiery stallion under the spur.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Hence also the reproof of our own mode of life when we attempt to reprove others.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Richard caught the glance and misinterpreted it for one of reproof.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for reproof

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