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reproof
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reproof
(noun)
reproof
/rɪ
ˈ
pruːf/
noun
plural
reproofs
reproof
/rɪ
ˈ
pruːf/
noun
plural
reproofs
Britannica Dictionary definition of REPROOF
formal
1
[
noncount
]
:
criticism or blame
The fear of
reproof
prevented them from complaining.
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:
a statement that criticizes or blames someone
She responded to their
reproofs
[=
rebukes
] by walking off angrily.
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