reproval
(rɪˈpruːvəl)
[f. next + -al1.]
The act of reproving; reproof.
| 1846 Worcester cites Gentl. Mag. 1872 Athenæum 28 Dec. 845/3 To..expiate their enthusiastic adherence by an equally enthusiastic reproval. 1895 Chicago Advance 20 June 1353/1 The reproval and stultification of the Christian communities. |