Reproof vs. Reproving — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Reproof and Reproving
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Definitions
Reproof➦
The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.
Reproving➦
To express disapproval to (someone); criticize
Reproved the children for making too much noise.
Reproof➦
An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.
Reproving➦
To express disapproval about (something)
"Some bigger boys laughed. But Augustine angrily reproved their frivolity" (Richard Hughes).
Reproof➦
To proof again.
We need to reproof the book before publication.
Reproving➦
Present participle of reprove
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Reproof➦
Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
Reproving➦
Expressing reproof; reproachful or admonishing.
Reproof➦
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.
Reproving➦
The act of giving a reproof.
Reprovings of conscience
Reproof➦
An act or expression of criticism and censure;
He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Reproving➦
Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
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Reproof➦
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
