Reproof
Synonyms: Rebuke, reproach, admonition, remonstration, disapprobation, censure, condemnation, telling-off, slap on the wrist, blast, wigging, rating, reprimand, admonishment, reproval, disapproval, criticism, blame, fault-finding, rap over the knuckles, dressing down, ticking off, serve, and reprehension.
Example Sentences
His harsh reproof for not meeting the deadline was unexpected and uncomfortable.
She offered a gentle reproof for his careless comments during the meeting.
The teacher’s reproof was aimed at correcting the student's behavior rather than punishing them.
After receiving a reproof from her boss, she made sure to improve her performance at work.
The coach’s reproof motivated the player to work harder in practice.
His constant reproofs about the team's lack of effort led to a tense atmosphere.
The reproof given by the principal was meant to remind the students of the school's rules.
She gave him a light reproof for forgetting their anniversary, but she understood it was an honest mistake.
The parents' reproof of their son’s actions helped him realize his mistake.
The book received reproof from critics who found its ideas to be outdated.