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REPROVAL Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word reproval. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For REPROVAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reproval, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
criticism admonishment censure condemnation disapproval rebuke reprimand reproach
Phrases (1)
unfavorable judgment

Alternatives for REBUKE

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