| Reproof 1. (n.) An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach. 2. (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction. Thesaurus Entries admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, chiding, correction, lecture, lesson, objurgation, rap, rating, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reprobation, reproval, scolding, sermon, spanking, upbraiding, wig |