Antonyms for reproof

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-proof

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpruf

Definition of reproof

Origin : mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).

noun censure
noun an oral or written statement intended to censure

Example sentences :

She knew that in secret Mamma was glad; but she answered the reproof.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

But Adriana will not accept the reproof: she will have her husband at all costs.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

The physician said a little in the way of reproof and admonition, and left me.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

And now the little school is ever present with us, ours still for counsel or reproof.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

But the stillness upon her face bore to me the shadow of a reproof.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

At this reproof Josef hastened to load the table with bottles.
Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope

Not a word about the scene of yesterday, not a look of pain or reproof.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

He started under that reproof like a fiery stallion under the spur.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

Hence also the reproof of our own mode of life when we attempt to reprove others.
Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini

Richard caught the glance and misinterpreted it for one of reproof.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for reproof

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