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- Dictionaryreproval/rɪˈpruːvl/
noun
- 1. the expression of blame or disapproval: "her behaviour was immature, which attracted her father's reproval"
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reproval: 1 n an act or expression of criticism and censure Synonyms: rebuke , reprehension , reprimand , reproof Types: show 14 types... hide 14 types... riot act a vigorous reprimand chiding , objurgation , scolding , tongue-lashing rebuking a person harshly what for a strong reprimand bawling out , castigation , chewing out , dressing down ...
Define reproval. reproval synonyms, reproval pronunciation, reproval translation, English dictionary definition of reproval. tr.v. re·proved , re·prov·ing , re·proves 1. To express disapproval to ; criticize: reproved the children for making too much noise.
Reproval definition: the act of reproving. . See examples of REPROVAL used in a sentence.
REPROVAL definition: the act of reproving | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
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REPROVAL definition: the act of reproving | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English
rebuke. reprehension. reproof. exact ( 10 ) Scaring objected and the judge murmured a reproval, but it was too late: it had been said. 1. The New Yorker. The case against Mr. Collins did include a formal punishment, in the form of a "letter of reproval" and the fine, asserting that he had brought "discredit upon the House". 2.
