reproval

Noun reproval has 1 sense

• reproval(n = noun.communication) rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
has particulars: riot act, chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing, what for, bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding, berating, blowing up, reproach, lecture, speech, talking to, chastening, chastisement, correction, admonishment, admonition, monition
is a kind of criticism, unfavorable judgment
Derived form verb reprove₁