reproof
/rɪˈpruːf/
an expression of blame or disapproval
reproof in a sentence
“The gentle reproof was more effective than anger.”
Origin of reproof
Old French reprove from reprover to reprove from Latin reprobare to disapprove from re- back + probare to test
Related Words
reprimand
a rebuke, especially an official one
rebuttal
an argument or evidence that contradicts or refutes something
refutation
the action of proving a statement or theory wrong
contention
heated disagreement; an assertion in an argument
assertion
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
premise
a previous statement from which another is inferred