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- [ri-proof]
- /rɪˈpruf/
- /rɪˈpruːf/
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- [ri-proof]
- /rɪˈpruf/
Definitions of reproof word
- noun reproof the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking. 1
- noun reproof an expression of censure or rebuke. 1
- abbreviation REPROOF reprimand 1
- variable noun reproof If you say or do something in reproof, you say or do it to show that you disapprove of what someone has done or said. 0
- noun reproof an act or expression of rebuke or censure 0
- noun reproof the act of reproving or something said in reproving; rebuke; censure 0
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Origin of reproof
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English reprof < Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove
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Parts of speech for Reproof
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reproof popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reproof usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reproof
noun reproof
- admonishment — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
- anathema — If something is anathema to you, you strongly dislike it.
- black list — a list of persons under suspicion, disfavor, censure, etc.: His record as an anarchist put him on the government's blacklist.
- brickbat — Brickbats are very critical or insulting remarks which are made in public about someone or something.
- call down — to request or invoke
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