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reproof

/rɪˈpruːf/ /riˈpruːf/

Meanings
noun
An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke.

Examples :

"Her mother's only reproof was a disappointed look after she forgot to do her chores. "
attitude character action communication moral

Related Words

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration disappointed

disappointed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

Illustration forgot

forgot verb

/fəˈɡɒt/ /fɚˈɡɑt/

To lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

Illustration mother

mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

Illustration reprobating

reprobating verb

/ˈrɛprəˌbeɪtɪŋ/

To have strong disapproval of something; to reprove; to condemn.

"The teacher was reprobating the students' constant talking during the lesson. "

Illustration instance

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

Illustration proof

proof noun

/pɹʉːf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹuf/

An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.

"The teacher asked for proof that the student completed the assignment. "

Illustration rebuke

rebuke noun

/ɹiˈbjuːk/

A harsh criticism.

"The teacher's rebuke for my late submission was quite harsh. "

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration reproving

reproving verb

/rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

To express disapproval.

"The teacher was reproving the student for not doing their homework. "

Illustration chores

chores noun

/tʃɔrz/

A task, especially a difficult, unpleasant, or routine one.

"Washing dishes is a chore, but we cannot just stop eating."