Reproof
Pronunciation : Re*proof" (r-prf")
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. reproef. See Proof, Reprove.]
Definition : 1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [Obs.]
2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach. Those best can bear reproof who merit praise. Pope.
Syn. -- Admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; blame. See Admonition.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913