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Reproof vs Repulse - What's the difference?

reproof | repulse | Related terms |

Reproof is a related term of repulse.


As nouns the difference between reproof and repulse

is that reproof is act or instance of reproving; a rebuke while repulse is the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.

As verbs the difference between reproof and repulse

is that reproof is to proof again while repulse is to repel or drive back.

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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    repulse

    English

    Verb

  • to repel or drive back
  • to repulse''' an assault; to '''repulse the enemy
  • to reject or rebuff
  • to repulse a suitor
  • to cause revulsion
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed
  • refusal, rejection or repulsion
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