Category:Reproof

Re*proof" (r-prf"), n. Etym: [oe. reproef. See proof, reprove.]

1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [obs.]

2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to The face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach. Those best can bear reproof who merit praise. Pope.

Syn. -- admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; Blame. See admonition.