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Reproof vs. Reproving — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Reproof and Reproving

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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

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