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chastening vs reproof

reproof vs chastening

chastening and reproof both are nouns.

chastening is not a verb while reproof is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chastening Yes No No No
reproof Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reproof is a hypernym of chastening; that is, reproof is a word with a broader meaning than chastening:
  • chastening: a rebuke for making a mistake
  • reproof: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of chastening include rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval.
chastening (noun) reproof (noun)
a rebuke for making a mistake an act or expression of criticism and censure
chastening (verb) reproof (verb)
take to task
Difference between chastening and reproof

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