Definitions for reproof

reproof re·proof

Spelling: [ri-proof]
IPA: /rɪˈpruf/

Reproof is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in reproof (efooprr).

Definitions for reproof

noun

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

Origin of reproof

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

Examples for reproof

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for reproof
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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