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The Lord had been very gracious, and spoke peace to me in the time of my distress, and I now most ungratefully turned again to folly; at times I felt sharp reproof, but I did not get low enough to cry for help.
John Woolman

Meaning of "reproof" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD REPROOF

Reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprobāre to disapprove of.
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PRONUNCIATION OF REPROOF

reproof  [rɪˈpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REPROOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reproof is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES REPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of reproof in the English dictionary

The definition of reproof in the dictionary is an act or expression of rebuke or censure.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REPROOF


bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
childproof
ˈtʃaɪldpruːf
disproof
dɪsˈpruːf
dustproof
ˈdʌstpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
heatproof
ˈhiːtpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
proof
pruːf
re-proof
riːˈpruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
underproof
ˌʌndəˈpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
windproof
ˈwɪndpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REPROOF

reproduction proof
reproductive
reproductively
reproductiveness
reproductivity
reprogram
reprogrammable
reprogramme
reprographer
reprographic
reprographically
reprographics
reprography
reprovable
reproval
reprove
reprover
reproving
reprovingly
reprovision

WORDS THAT END LIKE REPROOF

airproof
bombproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
crushproof
damp-proof
flameproof
future-proof
living proof
oilproof
ovenproof
overproof
roof
showerproof
splashproof
stormproof
sunproof
tamper-proof
wearproof
wetproof

Synonyms and antonyms of reproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REPROOF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «reproof» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of reproof

Translation of «reproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REPROOF

Find out the translation of reproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

责备
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reprobación
570 millions of speakers

English

reproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फटकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التأنيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обличение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

repreensão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুযোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réprimande
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teguran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tadel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

叱責
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

책망
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Reproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự khiển trách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்டித்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निषेध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sitem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rimprovero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nagana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

викриття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mustrare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επίπληξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die teregwysing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

reproof
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

irettesettelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REPROOF»

The term «reproof» is normally little used and occupies the 115.409 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «reproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «reproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reproof

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4 QUOTES WITH «REPROOF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reproof.
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Jack Cade
They say that it were great reproof to the king to take again what he has given, so that they will not suffer him to have his own good, nor land, nor forfeiture, nor any other good but they ask it from him, or else they take bribes of others to get it for him.
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Samuel Lover
Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye.
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Erich von Stroheim
Since that first showing of Foolish Wives I have seemed to walk through vast crowds of people, their white American faces turned towards me in stern reproof.
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John Woolman
The Lord had been very gracious, and spoke peace to me in the time of my distress, and I now most ungratefully turned again to folly; at times I felt sharp reproof, but I did not get low enough to cry for help.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REPROOF»

Discover the use of reproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Lenten warning to the Church, suggested by Ezekiel's ...
Not content with giving them information concerning the things'of then1 peace, He employs expostulation, admonition, reproof. Finding reproof unavailing, He proceeds a step further to warn and threaten : and, on the denunciations of His ...
‎1859
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A dictionary of the Bengalee language. 2 vols. [in 3. Vol. 1 ...
(from artrsrtH, reproof, and wf<t a doer), one who curses or imprecates, one who censures or reproaches, a reprover. VtlTMsHjre, a. (from artcsfM, reproof, and *t? 5, doing', cursing, uttering imprecations, censuiing, reproacliing, reproving ; *. a ...
William Carey, 1825
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Wisdom Literature
121 Commentary Lines 1-6: This first section appears to reflect a tradition of the interpretation of Lev 19:17-18, the laws of reproof, that becomes rather important in the sectarian texts from Qumran. In this text the importance of the injunction is ...
John Kampen, 2011
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Get Wisdom
15:31, The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. Who can best give "the reproof needed to improve the quality of human life? Who "is a wise reprover" able to give that "reproof without offense? God reproves through His ...
Ernest Verity, 2003
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A Treasury of Biblical Quotations
Reproach Reproof The times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent. —ACTs 17:30 Repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. — ACTs 26:20 Despiseth thou the riches of his ...
Lester V. Berrey, 2012
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The Works of John Owen
The rule in this case is, if the reprover be a righteous person, consider the reprover first, and then the reproof; if he be otherwise, consider the reproof, and the reprover not at all. 2. The nature of a reproof is also to be considered. And this is ...
John Owen, 1826
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The Religious Monitor, and Evangelical Repository
It is intimated from hence, that man does not lie under a disability to believe, repent, and turn to God ; and it is asked,* " To what purpose did Wisdom say to them, who are thus disabled, ' Turn you at my reproof?' " Or could she, without insulting ...
‎1842
8
The Mission of the Comforter: With Notes
condition in which it is now, a condition subject to vanity, irnpo- tency, corruption : and therefore there is a comfort in this reproof even to this world, that it is not eternal : this world is the happier for that. " As the world, in a second sense, signifies ...
Julius Charles Hare, 1850
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The National Preacher and Village Pulpit: Original--monthly. ...
heavenly light attending such reproof, than can be by all the reprooih. of the tongue without it. The wicked see in such examples the mirror that reflects the glory of the Deity, the authority of his law, the excellence of virtue, the deformity of sin.
‎1826
10
The National Preacher
heavenly light attending such reproof, than can be by all the reproofs of the tongue without it. The wicked see in such examples the mirror that reflects the glory of the Deity, the authority of his law, the excellence of virtue, the deformity of sin.
‎1827

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reproof is used in the context of the following news items.
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God's word is timeless
A study of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 :“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the ... «Palestine Herald Press, Jul 15»
2
Could You Handle a Prophetic Rebuke?
"Turn at my reproof; surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my ... «Charisma News, Jul 15»
3
Church Fathers, Day 349: St. Ephrem the Syrian says learn …
Our Lord bestowed most of his helps rather by persuasion than by reproof. For the gentle shower softens the earth and penetrates all through it; but violent rain ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
4
Editorial: Legislature deserves court's reproof after mental health cuts
Because of shameful neglect, the state of Washington has once again been placed under court supervision to ensure it meets a constitutional obligation. «The Spokesman Review, Apr 15»
5
Greek defiance mounts as Alexis Tsipras turns to Russia and China
Two months of EU bluster and reproof have failed to cow Greece. It is becoming clear that Europe's creditor powers have misjudged the nature of the Greek ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
6
Taming big government by proxy
It is a reproof to everyone who hates government or loves government without understanding what it does — which covers most of the American ideological ... «Washington Post, Feb 15»
7
Sunanda K Datta-Ray: The image and the man
That being so, it would be only natural for the prime minister to explain his dilemma to Obama and explain that a few words of warning and reproof from him ... «Business Standard, Feb 15»
8
How To Reproof A Waterproof Jacket
If it simply soaks into the surface, you may need to reproof it or, possibly just clean it following the next step of our guide. Note, the same general principles are ... «OUTDOORSmagic, Nov 14»
9
The Proper Use of Money
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be ... «Forward Times, Nov 14»
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From the island summit, the unfolding vision was almost overwhelming
"You've never been here before?" said a friend in a way that mixed incredulity with gentle reproof (he, by contrast, has visited about 100 times). But I soon ... «The Guardian, May 14»

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