Meaning of the word reproof in English

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reproof

US /rɪˈpruːf/
UK /rɪˈpruːf/

Noun

1.

something that you say or do to show that you disapprove of someone's bad or silly behavior:

Example:
She got a sharp reproof for being late.
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