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rebuke - reprimand - reproach - admonishment - censure - criticism - blame - scolding - chastisement - upbraiding - castigation - reprobation - denunciation - disapproval - condemnation - lecture - dressing-down - tongue-lashing - berating - chiding - remonstrance - objurgation - stricture - correction - fault-finding - knock - rap - slap on the wrist - talking-to - ticking off - telling-off - comeuppance - rebuff - snub - put-down - brush-off - slap - slap in the face - kick in the teeth - kick in the pants - dressing down - lambasting - roasting - shellacking - chewing out - tearing into - laying into - giving someone hell - giving someone a piece of one's mind
Reproof is a form of criticism or disapproval directed towards someone for their actions or behavior. It typically involves expressing one's dissatisfaction or disappointment with the individual's conduct, aiming to correct or guide them towards better behavior. Reproof can be delivered in various forms, including verbal admonishments, written critiques, or non-verbal cues. While often associated with formal or authoritative contexts, such as in the workplace or educational settings, reproof can also occur in personal relationships when one person feels the need to address another's actions. Effective reproof is usually constructive, aiming to improve rather than merely criticize.