Definitions for reproofs

reproofs re·proof

Spelling: [ri-proof]
IPA: /rɪˈpruf/

Reproofs is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 156 anagrams from letters in reproofs (efooprrs).

Definitions for reproofs

noun

  1. the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
  2. an expression of censure or rebuke.

Origin of reproofs

1300-50; Middle English reprof Old French reprove, derivative of reprover to reprove

Examples for reproofs

The physician said a little in the way of reproof and admonition, and left me.

Hence also the reproof of our own mode of life when we attempt to reprove others.

Not a word about the scene of yesterday, not a look of pain or reproof.

But the stillness upon her face bore to me the shadow of a reproof.

Richard caught the glance and misinterpreted it for one of reproof.

He started under that reproof like a fiery stallion under the spur.

She knew that in secret Mamma was glad; but she answered the reproof.

At this reproof Josef hastened to load the table with bottles.

And now the little school is ever present with us, ours still for counsel or reproof.

But Adriana will not accept the reproof: she will have her husband at all costs.

Word Value for reproofs
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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