reproval

UK: /rɪˈpruːvəl/ US: (ri pro̅o̅′vəl)

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re•prov•al  (ri pro̅o̅′vəl), n. 

1. the act of reproving.
2. a reproof.

• reprove + -al² 1840–50

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re•proof /rɪˈpruf/   n. 

1. [uncountable] the act of criticizing, blaming, or correcting.
2. [countable] an expression of such criticism, blame, or correction.

See -prov-.

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re•proof  (ri pro̅o̅f′), n. 

1. the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
2. an expression of censure or rebuke.

• Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove
• Middle English reprof 1300–50

re•proof′less, adj. 
Synonyms

• 1. rebuke, reproach, remonstrance, chiding.

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reproof / rɪˈpruːf/, reproval / rɪˈpruːv^əl/ noun

1. an act or expression of rebuke or censure

Etymology: 14th Century reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of; see reprobate