REPROVAL Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word reproval. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for REPROVAL
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| rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reproof | nounn | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • take to task | ||||||
| admonishment | nounn | |||||
noun • a firm rebuke | ||||||
| admonition | nounn | |||||
noun • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • a firm rebuke | ||||||
| blame | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed • a reproach for some lapse or misdeed adjective satellite • expletives used informally as intensifiers verb • put or pin the blame on • harass with constant criticism • attribute responsibility to | ||||||
| castigation | nounn | |||||
noun • a severe scolding • verbal punishment | ||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| chastisement | nounn | |||||
noun • verbal punishment • a rebuke for making a mistake | ||||||
| condemnation | nounn | |||||
noun • an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable • (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) • an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group • the condition of being strongly disapproved of • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||
| criticism | nounn | |||||
noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature | ||||||
| disapprobation | nounn | |||||
noun • an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable | ||||||
| disapproval | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing • the expression of disapproval • an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group • the act of disapproving or condemning | ||||||
| disfavor | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the state of being out of favor • an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group verb • put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm | ||||||
| opprobrium | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a state of extreme dishonor | ||||||
| remonstrance | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest | ||||||
| reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| reprobation | nounn | |||||
noun • rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell • severe disapproval | ||||||
| scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||
| reprehension | nounn | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure | ||||||
