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[rɪˈpruːf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an expression of blame or disapproval
(e.g: she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone)
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Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover ‘reprove’. Early senses included ‘ignominy, personal shame’ and ‘scorn’
[ˌriːˈpruːf], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make (a garment) waterproof again
- make a fresh proof of (printed matter)
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