reproval
Expression of disapproval
Reproval is the act of reproving—expressing disapproval or censure.
The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned, appearing mainly in literary or religious contexts: His reproval stung more than any punishment could have.
Reproof is the more common noun form.
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- chidingVoicing mild disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
upbraiding · telling-off · remonstrance · lecture · dressing-down · talking-to · reproach · rap
Formal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- castigationSevere verbal criticism
- excoriationHarsh criticism; skin abrasion
- lambastingHarshly criticizing someone
vituperation · objurgation · berating · invective · diatribe · stricture · animadversion · opprobrium
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
objection · distaste · deprecation · frown · dismay · cold shoulder · rejection · thumbs-down
Detailed evaluative analysis
- fault-findingExcessive focus on errors
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- flakIntense hostile reaction
- admonitionMild verbal correction
cavil · exception · blame · accusation · imputation
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- chidingVoicing mild disapproval
rebuke · upbraiding · telling-off · remonstrance · lecture · dressing-down · talking-to · reproach · rap · ticking-off
censure
Formal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- castigationSevere verbal criticism
- excoriationHarsh criticism; skin abrasion
lambasting · vituperation · objurgation · berating · invective · diatribe · stricture · animadversion · opprobrium · tongue-lashing
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
dissatisfaction · objection · distaste · deprecation · frown · dismay · cold shoulder · rejection · thumbs-down
critique
Detailed evaluative analysis
- fault-findingExcessive focus on errors
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- flakIntense hostile reaction
admonition · cavil · exception · blame · accusation · imputation
- reproofsscolding, rebuke, reprimand, admonishment, admonition
- restrictionsban, bans, limits, limit, restrictions
reprovalpraise
Expression of approval
approval · commendation · acclaim · approbation · congratulations