Antonyms for reproval
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ri-proo-vuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpru vəl |
Definition of reproval
- As in rebuke : noun reprimand; harsh criticism
- As in admonition : noun scolding
- On the contrary, he went toward the two hurriedly, with a gesture of reproval.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- The humanity of the Fields would not utter a word of reproval to either of us.
- Extract from : « An Old Man's Love » by Anthony Trollope
- It could not be said that he took offense, but he hinted at reproval.
- Extract from : « The Side Of The Angels » by Basil King
- He can drown down the voice of missionaries, and they are halting in reproval.
- Extract from : « A Cursory History of Swearing » by Julian Sharman
- "Why, nothin' could be plainer than her words," said Mrs. Flagg in a tone of reproval.
- Extract from : « The Life of Nancy » by Sarah Orne Jewett
- Mr. Gladstone did not possess the same quiet power of reproval.
- Extract from : « The Bridling of Pegasus » by Alfred Austin
- It was reproval; but tender reproval, mixed with mild amazement.
- Extract from : « The Poor Little Rich Girl » by Eleanor Gates
- The force of the reproval cannot be properly understood unless we are acquainted with the customs of the East.
- Extract from : « Bible Animals; » by J. G. Wood
- The church at —— may be of use in spreading Christianity; but it may also be a reproval to it.
- Extract from : « Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of the Late Amos Lawrence; with a brief account of some incidents of his life » by Amos Lawrence
- "I shall tell the doctor he needn't answer that question, Betty," she said, with just a shade of reproval in her voice.
- Extract from : « The Road to Understanding » by Eleanor H. Porter
Synonyms for reproval
- admonishment
- admonition
- affliction
- bawling-out
- berating
- blame
- castigation
- censure
- chewing-out
- chiding
- comeuppance
- condemnation
- correction
- disapproval
- dressing down
- dressing-down
- earful
- expostulation
- going-over
- hard time
- kick in the teeth
- lecture
- lesson
- objurgation
- ostracism
- punishment
- put-down
- rap
- rating
- rebuff
- rebuke
- refusal
- remonstrance
- reprehension
- reprimand
- reproach
- reproof
- reproval
- repulse
- row
- scolding
- slap in the face
- snub
- talking to
- talking-to
- telling-off
- tongue-lashing
- upbraiding
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