REPROOFS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reproofs

noun

plural of reproof

as in reprimands

an often public or formal expression of disapproval even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats

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Noun

Historically, many referrals have functioned as largely symbolic reprimands.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Jernigan recalled reprimands issued for this sort of lapse but knew of no arrests.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of reprimands

Noun

Piker, whose inflammatory comments about American Jews have drawn condemnations across the aisle, has been a frequent flyer on the campaign trail and appeared with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed before the state’s primary elections.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed by a set of militias and foreign governments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of condemnations

Noun

Still, the desire to avoid a cycle of censures could prompt even the most moderate Republicans to vote against the censure.

— Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 Feb. 2026
Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.

— Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025

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