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Reproof (Noun)

An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her scathing reproof left him feeling embarrassed and ashamed in front of his colleagues.
The newspaper editorial was a stinging reproof of the government's handling of the economic crisis.
He listened to his teacher's gentle reproof and promised to be more careful with his assignments in the future.
The public reproof from the mayor was a clear indication that the company's actions were no longer tolerated.
The manager's stern reproof was enough to make the young employee change his attitude and work harder.