reproval

Noun

1.

reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" Synonyms: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof

admonish, admonishment, admonition, bawling out, berating, blowing up, castigation, chastening, chastisement, chewing out, chiding, correction, criticism, dressing down, earful, going-over, lecture, monition, objurgation, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reproof, reprove, riot act, scolding, speech, talking to, tongue-lashing, unfavorable judgment, upbraiding, what for