REPROVAL Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word reproval. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words 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 |