Synonyms & related words for reproof

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of reproof — including rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, objurgation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to reproof

Explore words related to reproof — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include reprove, reprovable, admonish, reprover, objurgatory, unreproved, objurgate, animadversion. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for reproof

Common synonyms for reproof include rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, objurgation, upbraiding, castigation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does reproof come from?

The word reproof breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -proof, from Latin probo (“prove, test”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.