reproval 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an act or expression of criticism and censure
Examples
- 1.he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Hypernym
criticism 1
noun
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
EnglishDerivationally related form
reprove 1
verb
take to task
Hyponym
riot act 1
noun
a vigorous reprimand
chiding 1
noun
rebuking a person harshly
what for 1
noun
a strong reprimand
castigation 1
noun
a severe scolding
berating 1
noun
a severe rebuke
