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Meaning and definition for "reproof" word

[noun] an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
[verb] censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"; "check" is archaic
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\Re*proof"\ (r?-pr??f"), n. [OE. reproef. See {Proof}, {Reprove}.] 1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [Obs.] 2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach. Those best can bear reproof who merit praise. --Pope. Syn: Admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; blame. See {Admonition}.

Synonyms for reproof

bawl out, berate, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, rebuke, remonstrate, reprehension, reprimand, reprimand, reproval, scold, trounce

See also: admonishment | admonition | bawling out | berating | blowing up | brush down | castigate | castigation | chasten | chastening | chastise | chastisement | chewing out | chiding | correct | correction | criticise | criticism | criticize | dressing down | earful | going-over | lecture | monition | objurgate | objurgation | pick apart | reproach | riot act | scolding | speech | talking to | tell off | unfavorable judgment | upbraiding | what for |

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Let's analyse "reproof" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: FOORPER. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: reproof: 5 + 6 + 6 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: reproof: 9 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
O (2) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong

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