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reproof

[ri-proof] / rɪˈpruf /


NOUN
an oral or written statement intended to censure
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STRONG


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Preceded by a setting of the Kaddish and opening with an evergreen reproof of antisemitism, the symphony is the kind of music that welcomes reflection.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2022

William spoke of royal duties — “I know he would want us to get on with the job” — which some took as a veiled reproof of his absentee brother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2021

McQueen’s separate reproof to his industry for being slow to change was prompted by a recent visit to a film set in which a friend of his was working.

From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2020

He would call me with praise when I liked something and mild reproof when I didn’t.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2020

“Thee doesn’t become a Quaker just to escape the Meeting,” she said, and Kit flushed at the gentle reproof in her tone.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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