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    REPROVAL

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    An act or expression of criticism and censureplay

    Example:

    he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face

    Synonyms:

    rebuke; reprehension; reprimand; reproof; reproval

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

    Hypernyms ("reproval" is a kind of...):

    criticism; unfavorable judgment (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "reproval"):

    riot act (a vigorous reprimand)

    chiding; objurgation; scolding; tongue-lashing (rebuking a person harshly)

    what for (a strong reprimand)

    bawling out; castigation; chewing out; dressing down; earful; going-over; upbraiding (a severe scolding)

    berating; blowing up (a severe rebuke)

    reproach (a mild rebuke or criticism)

    lecture; speech; talking to (a lengthy rebuke)

    chastening; chastisement; correction (a rebuke for making a mistake)

    admonishment; admonition; monition (a firm rebuke)

    Derivation:

    reprove (take to task)

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