reproval

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re·prove

(rĭ-pro͞ov′)

tr.v. re·proved, re·prov·ing, re·proves

1. To express disapproval to (someone); criticize: reproved the children for making too much noise. See Synonyms at admonish.

2. To express disapproval about (something): "Some bigger boys laughed. But Augustine angrily reproved their frivolity" (Richard Hughes).

[Middle English reproven, from Anglo-Norman repruver, variant of Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprobāre, to disapprove; see reprobate.]

re·prov′a·ble adj.

re·prov′al n.

re·prov′er n.

re·prov′ing·ly adv.

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re•prov•al

(rɪˈpru vəl)

n.

the act of reproving.

[1840–50]

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Noun

reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof

riot act - a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act"

criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"

chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshly

what for - a strong reprimand

bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful, going-over - a severe scolding

berating, blowing up - a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"

reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"

talking to, lecture, speech - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"

chastening, chastisement, correction - a rebuke for making a mistake

admonishment, monition, admonition - a firm rebuke

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reproval

[rɪˈpruːvəl] N → reprobación f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

reproval

no pl (act) → Tadeln nt, → Rügen nt

= reproof²

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But Maud said, "Tut, tut," in gentle reproval, and then asked why I was a blithering idiot.

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"It is odd enough that you should dread reproval from the governess of your sisters when you do not dread it from your own mother!

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But he was far from angry; the parchment face crumpled into tolerant smiles; the venerable head shook a playful reproval, as he threw away the cigarette that I am tired of mentioning, and put the last touch to a fresh one with his tongue.

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This hopeful pupil edified by the above terrible reproval, the bachelor turned to another.

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(At one point he does have a few words of reproval for the guy on a motorino who suddenly pulls in front of him, parks and walks away--this is, after all, Rome.)

Cardinal Kasper is far from controversies for a change, and happily so

Despite increased tensions between the allies over Jerusalem - Pence told reporters they had had a "very frank discussion" - it seems Jordan is not in a position to offer much more than words of reproval, however.

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In another tweet, she responded to the reproval and wrote, "I tweeted about an unwarranted & uncomfortable experience I faced years ago - my tweet was not for money or attention, but in hope that others would not be intimidated by these horrific bullies we face today.