Explore Reproof through 3 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like rebuke or reprimand. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Reproof in a sentence
Reproof meaning
An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.
Synonyms of Reproof
Using Reproof
- The main meaning on this page is: An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.
- Useful related words include: rebuke, reprimand, scold, call down.
Context around Reproof
- Average sentence length in these examples: 31.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 0 start, 0 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 3 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Reproof
- In this selection, "reproof" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 31.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Recognizable usage signals include do not reproof me for and doctrine for reproof for correction. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "reproof" sits close to words such as aaai, aani and aarne, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with reproof
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Dio Hist. LX 2 Livia was a little kinder, but nevertheless often sent him short, angry letters of reproof. (19 words)
Divine inspiration main The Second Epistle to Timothy says that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness". (31 words)
I'll give you so many cities, so many castles and noble palaces, so much gold and silver, that you will have a famous name, if you endear yourself to me; do not reproof me for boldness because I first address you with the proposal. (45 words)
I'll give you so many cities, so many castles and noble palaces, so much gold and silver, that you will have a famous name, if you endear yourself to me; do not reproof me for boldness because I first address you with the proposal. (45 words)
Divine inspiration main The Second Epistle to Timothy says that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness". (31 words)
Dio Hist. LX 2 Livia was a little kinder, but nevertheless often sent him short, angry letters of reproof. (19 words)
Example sentences (3)
Dio Hist. LX 2 Livia was a little kinder, but nevertheless often sent him short, angry letters of reproof.
Divine inspiration main The Second Epistle to Timothy says that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness".
I'll give you so many cities, so many castles and noble palaces, so much gold and silver, that you will have a famous name, if you endear yourself to me; do not reproof me for boldness because I first address you with the proposal.