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English *noun*: reproval
1.	reproval (communication) an act or expression of criticism and censure
		Samples	He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face.
		Synonyms	rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof
		Broader (hypernym)	criticism, unfavorable judgment
		Narrower (hyponym)	admonishment, admonition, bawling out, berating, blowing up, castigation, chastening, chastisement, chewing out, chiding, correction, dressing down, earful, going-over, lecture, monition, objurgation, reproach, riot act, scolding, speech, talking to, tongue-lashing, upbraiding, what for

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