noun
- criticism or disapproval expressed to someone for their actions or behavior
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher’s gentle reproof helped the student understand his mistake.
- She accepted the reproof with grace and promised to do better.
- His constant lateness earned him a stern reproof from his supervisor.
- The reproof was delivered kindly but firmly.
- After the reproof, he apologized for his thoughtless behavior.
- The manager’s reproof was justified given the employee’s poor performance.