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reproof

British pronunciation/ɹɪpɹˈuːf/
American pronunciation/ɹɪpɹˈuːf/
Reproof
[NOUN]
1

an act or expression of criticism and censure

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to reproof
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

take to task

synonyms : admonish
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Examples
1His silver tongued mother sent him this scathing reproof . . .
2A public reproof is a form of punishment through shame.
3This resulted a few months ago in a strong reproof from the Vatican, with a threat to place them under a strict pastoral guidance of the bishop.
4He shouldn't reject this reproof, he should welcome it.
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