Definitionn. an act or expression of criticism and censure
Last update: September 28, 2016
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She received a mild reproof from the teacher. . [noun]
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Two more species of Hylactes are known, and 1 Of Spanish origin, it is intended as a reproof to the bird for the shameless way in which, by erecting its tail, it exposes its hinder parts. [noun]
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All the evidence in Barclay's own work goes to prove that he was sincere in his reproof of contemporary follies and vice, and the gross accusations which John Bale 1 brings against his moral character may be put down to his hatred of Barclay's cloth. [noun]
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"Kail through the reek," to give one a severe reproof. [noun]
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Evelyn sighed, and looked at my brother with mild reproof. [noun]
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"And people languish in the most terrible torture till death ends their suffering," added Cleopatra, in a tone of grave reproof. [noun]
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Though he sometimes turned night into day, he gave no serious cause for reproof. [noun]
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Our hero was liable to fits of absence, in which his blunders excited some mirth, and called down some reproof. [noun]
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Not without good reason was Christ's only harsh and threatening reproof directed against hypocrites and hypocrisy. [noun]
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This reproof, being before all the company, piqu'd the secretary, who answer'd, "I being thy servant, why did thee not order me to come down."' [noun]
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Mr Kernan said with reproof. [noun]
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