reproof

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of censuring or criticizing someone for their misbehavior or wrongdoing.

• Noun

  A formal statement expressing disapproval or condemnation.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reproof
proof , loof , grief , belief

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Variants

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reproof , reproofs , self-reproof , self-reproofs

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Forms

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The verb form of 'reproof' is 'reprove'. There are no other significant forms.

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reprover', meaning 'to rebuke, reprove, or reprimand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reproof' appears in the King James Version of the Bible over 30 times.

2. In the 17th century, 'reproof' was used to describe the act of branding a criminal with a hot iron.

3. The term 'reproof' is often used in legal contexts to describe a formal statement made during a trial or hearing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Censure: The act of formally condemning or criticizing someone or something.

2. Reprimand: A formal or official expression of disapproval or criticism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reproof' is often used to convey a sense of moral superiority or judgment. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago uses reproof to manipulate Othello's jealousy and suspicion. In art, 'reproof' can be seen in the form of moralizing paintings or sculptures that depict the consequences of wrongdoing.

How to Memorize "reproof"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of scolding or criticizing someone for their actions. Imagine yourself giving a formal reproof to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reproof' with the idea of moral judgment or condemnation. Think of a situation where you have had to reprove someone for their actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Reprove means to rebuke or reprimand'.

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