reproof
/rɪˈpruːf/noun
उच्चारण रिप्रूफ़
फटकार, डाँट, निंदा
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[U, C] formal
a remark that expresses blame or disapproval of somebody's behaviour
फटकार, डाँट, निंदा
- She accepted the reproof in silence.
- a look of mild reproof from the teacher
- The teacher gave the noisy class a gentle reproof.
+ 2 more examples
- His mother's quiet reproof made him feel truly ashamed.
- She spoke in a tone of mild reproof, not anger.
Synonyms rebuke reprimand scolding
Opposite praise approval commendation
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
reproof or reprove?
Reproof with an f is the noun (a scolding). Reprove with a v is the verb (to scold). The same pattern: proof and prove, belief and believe.
F वाला reproof noun है (डाँट)। V वाला reprove verb है (डाँटना)। यही pattern proof/prove और belief/believe में है।
The reproof/reprove spelling pair is a regular item.
Do not confuse with reproof in the sense of waterproofing again, which is rare.
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Notes
Antonym में praise, approval, commendation और compliment आते हैं। Synonym में rebuke, reprimand, scolding, reproach और censure आते हैं। Reproof और reprove की spelling का अंतर अक्सर पूछा जाता है।