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Noun(1) an act or expression of criticism and censure
Verb(1) take to task(2) censure severely or angrily

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(1) I closed the door and let out a sigh of relief mixed with reproof .(2) a look of reproof(3) It sounded more like a reproof than anything else.(4) She hit him on the shoulder lightly in reproof before laughing slightly before she realized that hurt her side even more.(5) Keira, however, behaved as a model daughter, leaving no room for reproof .(6) she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone(7) It was nearest to a reproof that I'd ever heard from her.(8) Wendy put her arms akimbo and tapped a foot, sending him a look of reproof .(9) He can be sarcastic and severe without becoming offensive; his reproof often takes the form of humorous banter.(10) She needed no reproof from her parents - she had herself for that.(11) She could not bear to witness the reproof in her parents' eyes.(12) One eye cocked in gentle reproof , Don Mario sipped the wine.(13) It could signify a promise or a threat or a reproof .(14) By the faintly chagrined expression on his face, Darius could very safely assume that Asgard had received a similar reproof .(15) Then why, why oh men do you continue to reject his reproof ?(16) Chris shook his finger in a mock reproof of his niece.
Synonyms
Noun
1. rebuke
2. reprimand
3. reproach
5. admonition
6. disapproval
7. censure
8. criticism
9. condemnation


Verb
11. lambaste
12. call down
14. jaw
15. bawl out
16. chide
17. rag
18. rebuke
19. remonstrate
20. chew up
21. take to task
22. have words
23. berate
24. chew out
25. dress down
26. trounce
27. lecture
28. scold
29. reprimand


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