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REPROVAL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An act or expression of criticism and censure
Example:
he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Synonyms:
rebuke; reprehension; reprimand; reproof; reproval
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("reproval" is a kind of...):
criticism; unfavorable judgment (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "reproval"):
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; earful; going-over; upbraiding (a severe scolding)
berating; blowing up (a severe rebuke)
reproach (a mild rebuke or criticism)
lecture; speech; talking to (a lengthy rebuke)
chastening; chastisement; correction (a rebuke for making a mistake)
admonishment; admonition; monition (a firm rebuke)
Derivation:
reprove (take to task)
