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reproof
noun
verb
An act or expression of criticism and censure
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noun
An act or expression of criticism and censure
“He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face”
verb
Take to task
“He admonished the child for his bad behavior”
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He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
He admonished the child for his bad behavior
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