reproof
gb/ɹˈɛpɹˈuf/ us/ɹˈɛpɹˈuf/
C1
Inglese
~ 9900
feddés, rosszallás
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
feddés
B2
rosszallás
C1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] receives a reproof for [doing something]
Her raised eyebrow was enough of a reproof to make him fall silent.
A felhúzott szemöldöke is elég rosszalló jelzés volt ahhoz, hogy elhallgasson.
He accepted the manager’s reproof without argument and quietly corrected the report.
Szó nélkül elfogadta a vezető feddését, és csendben kijavította a jelentést.
The teacher’s mild reproof reminded the students to arrive on time in the future.
Any attempt to joke about the accident was met with immediate reproof from the family.
There was a note of reproof in his voice when he asked why the deadline had been missed.
Esempi per chi studia
She gave him a gentle reproof for speaking too loudly.
Finoman megfeddte, amiért túl hangosan beszélt.
His father’s reproof made him feel sorry for his rude words.
Apja feddése miatt megbánta a goromba szavait.
The workers feared reproof if they were late again.
Her short message was a clear reproof of his careless work.
The coach’s reproof helped the team focus on the game.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "reproof" with "proof" because they look similar. "Proof" means evidence that shows something is true, while "reproof" means criticism or disapproval. Another common mistake is mixing up the noun "reproof" with the verb "reprove"; you say "She reproved him" (verb) but "She gave him a reproof" (noun). Also, learners may try to say *"do a reproof"* instead of the natural "give a reproof" or simply "express reproof".
Significato
expression of disapproval or criticism
Collocazioni
words of reproof
|a look of reproof
|a gentle reproof
|a sharp reproof
|meet with reproof
|fear of reproof
Sinonimi
rebuke (Often stronger and more direct than reproof, and slightly less formal.)
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reprimand (Common in work or official contexts; can sound more official than reproof.)
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scolding (More informal and often used for telling off children; reproof is calmer and more formal.)
Contrari
praise (Shows strong approval instead of disapproval.)
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approval (General positive judgment instead of negative judgment of behavior.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|social
|behavior
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something you say or do to show you think someone’s behavior is wrong or not good.
A remark, look, or action that shows you disapprove of what someone has done or how they have behaved.
Grammatica
Forma base
reproof
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpɹˈuf/
US/ɹˈɛpɹˈuf/
Sillabe e accento
re - proof (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: reproof
- Plural: reproof, reproofs
Famiglia di parole
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