reproof

Letters that make reproof

o, e, f, p, r are letters that make 'reproof'

Words within reproof

rep, roof, re, PR, Ro, pro, proof, Re, Pr are words within 'reproof'

Anagrams of reproof

proofer is an anagram of 'reproof'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of reproof

reproofs is a word created by adding a letter to 'reproof'


2 possible definitions for 'reproof'

Reproof as "an act or expression of criticism and censure"

Under this definition, reproof is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

reproval, reprimand, reprehension, rebuke have the same meaning as 'reproof'

reproof as a type

'reproof' can be a type of criticism, unfavorable judgment.

Types of reproof

correction, lecture, chastisement, monition, admonition, dressing down, castigation, speech, going-over, scolding, riot act, objurgation, what for, tongue-lashing, chiding, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, berating, blowing up, reproach, talking to, chastening, admonishment are types of 'reproof'.

Derivatives of reproof

criminate, admonish, reprove, take to task, trounce, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast, reprehend, censure, rebuke, reprimand, rag, scold, dress down, call down, reproof, call on the carpet, lecture, jaw are derivatives of 'reproof'.


Reproof as "censure severely or angrily"

Under this definition, reproof is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take to task, trounce, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast, rebuke, rag, reprimand, scold, dress down, call down, call on the carpet, lecture, jaw have the same meaning as 'reproof'

reproof as a type

'reproof' can be a type of criticize, criticise, pick apart, knock.

Types of reproof

chastise, castigate, objurgate, brush down, chasten, correct, tell off are types of 'reproof'.

Derivatives of reproof

scold, scolder, nagger, common scold, upbraider, reprover, reproacher, rebuker, lecture, reproval, reprimand, reprehension, nag, reproof, speech, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing, rebuke, chiding, talking to are derivatives of 'reproof'.



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