reproof
/rɪˈpru:f; rɪ`pruf/ n[C, U]
(fml 文) (remark, etc expressing) blame or disapproval 责备; 非难; 责备的话语等
administer a stern reproof 给予严厉的斥责
conduct deserving a stern reproof 应该受到严厉斥责的行为
Tom swept up the broken glass without a word of reproof to his son. 汤姆把碎玻璃扫乾净, 没说一句责备儿子的话.