Hyphenation of reproof

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word reproof? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-proof

Definitions of reproof:

1.
An act or expression of criticism and censure
He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
2.
Censure severely or angrily
The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car The deputy ragged the Prime Minister The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup

Synonyms of reproof:

noun rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand, criticism, unfavorable judgment
verbcall on the carpet, rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast, knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart

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