reproval

re·prov·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-proo-vuh l]
- /rɪˈpru vəl/
- /rɪprˈuːvəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-proo-vuh l]
- /rɪˈpru vəl/

Definitions of reproval word

noun reproval the act of reproving. 1
noun reproval a reproof. 1

See all 2 definitions of reproval

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Origin of reproval

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; reprove + -al2

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Parts of speech for Reproval

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reproval

reproval popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reproval usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reproval

noun reproval

admonition — An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour.
earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
hard times — a period of difficulties or hardship.
chiding — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.

All 6 Synonyms of reproval