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reproof vs lecture

lecture vs reproof

reproof and lecture both are nouns.

reproof and lecture both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reproof Yes No Yes No
lecture Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lecture is a hyponym of reproof; that is, lecture is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reproof:
  • reproof: an act or expression of criticism and censure
  • lecture: a lengthy rebuke
Other hyponyms of reproof include riot act, chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing, what for, bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding, berating, blowing up, reproach, speech, talking to, chastening, chastisement, correction, admonishment, admonition, monition.
reproof (noun) lecture (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
a speech that is open to the public
a lengthy rebuke
reproof (verb) lecture (verb)
take to task censure severely or angrily
deliver a lecture or talk
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