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Reproof vs Reprove - What's the difference?

reproof | reprove |

Reprove is a derived term of reproof.



As verbs the difference between reproof and reprove

is that reproof is to proof again while reprove is to express disapproval.

As a noun reproof

is act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.

reproof

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To proof again.
    • We need to reproof the book before publication.

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    reprove

    English

    Verb

    (reprov)
  • to express disapproval.
  • to criticise, rebuke or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
  • * 1611 , Bible , Authorized (King James) Version, Proverbs IX.8:
    • Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
  • to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc.).
  • * 1982 , (Lawrence Durrell), Constance'', Faber & Faber 2004 (''Avignon Quintet ), p. 856:
    • She ached to be with Affad again – and to reprove the feeling she frowned and bit her lip.

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    Derived terms

    * reproof * reproval