reproof

Plural: reproofs

Noun

• An expression of blame or disapproval; a scolding.
• an act or expression of criticism and censure
• An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.

Verb

• censure severely or angrily
• To proof again.

Examples

• The look on her opponent’s face was a silent reproof after she played a seven-letter word.
• We need to reproof the book before publication.

Synonyms

bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprehension, reprimand, reproval, scold, take to task, trounce