exprobration

The teacher's gentle exprobration made the student reconsider his actions.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Act of reproachful expression: "exprobration" refers to the act of expressing strong disapproval, blame, or reproach, often in a harsh or vehement manner. It implies a verbal accusation or censure directed at someone's actions or character.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • His exprobration of her dishonesty was so fierce that she left the room in tears. (A strong verbal blame directed at her lack of truthfulness.)
  • The politician faced public exprobration for his scandalous behavior. (The public expressed harsh criticism toward the politician.)

Advanced Usage

• "to utter an exprobration": to speak words of blame or reproach.
  • The teacher uttered an exprobration against the student who cheated on the exam. (The teacher voiced strong disapproval.)

Variants and Related Words

• Exprobate (verb): to reproach or blame vehemently.

  • He exprobated his colleague for missing the deadline. (He strongly blamed the colleague.)

• Exprobative (adj): expressing or conveying reproach.

  • Her exprobative tone made everyone uncomfortable. (Her tone was filled with blame.)

Synonyms

• Reproach: an expression of disapproval or disappointment.
• Censure: strong criticism or condemnation.
• Oprobrium: disgrace or shame, often accompanied by reproach.

Phrasal Verbs

Related Idioms

• To heap exprobration on someone: to pour out strong blame or criticism upon someone.
  • The board heaped exprobration on the CEO for the company's failure. (They directed severe blame toward the CEO.)