Reproof \Re*proof"\ (r?-pr??f"), n. [OE. reproef. See Proof, Reprove.]

1. Refutation; confutation; contradiction. [Obs.]

2. An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.

Those best can bear reproof who merit praise. --Pope.

Syn: Admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; blame. See Admonition.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)