reprovals
Expressions of censure
Reprovals is the plural of reproval, a formal word for expressions of disapproval or criticism.
The word functions like rebuke or censure but sounds more dated: The committee issued stern reprovals of the director's conduct.
Reproof is the more common variant.
Express sharp disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- admonitionMild verbal correction
castigation · chastisement · upbraiding · scolding · berating · lambasting · objurgation · excoriation
Expression of disapproval or warning
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- redressCompensation for injury
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
discipline · instruction · warning · caution · counsel · exhortation · entreaty
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- disdainScornful disregard
contempt · scorn · dissatisfaction · objection · disagreement · opprobrium · animadversion · deprecation
Detailed evaluative analysis
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- carpingTrivial persistent criticism
- flakIntense hostile reaction
disparagement · deprecation · caviling · quibbling · censoriousness · strictures · objections · complaints
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
admonition · castigation · chastisement · upbraiding · scolding · berating · lambasting · objurgation · excoriation · vituperation
admonishment
Expression of disapproval or warning
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- redressCompensation for injury
- reformImprove by correcting faults
guidance · discipline · instruction · warning · caution · counsel · exhortation · entreaty
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
disdain · contempt · scorn · dissatisfaction · objection · disagreement · opprobrium · animadversion · deprecation · tut-tutting
critique
Detailed evaluative analysis
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- carpingTrivial persistent criticism
flak · disparagement · deprecation · caviling · quibbling · censoriousness · strictures · objections · complaints · grievances
reprovalscommendations
Formal expressions of approval
accolades · compliments · endorsements · approbations · plaudits
reprovalscommendations
Formal expressions of approval
honors · citations · rewards · awards · recognitions