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scolding vs reproval

reproval vs scolding

scolding and reproval both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scolding Yes No No No
reproval Yes No No No
As nouns, reproval is a hypernym of scolding; that is, reproval is a word with a broader meaning than scolding:
  • scolding: rebuking a person harshly
  • reproval: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of scolding include rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof.
scolding (noun) reproval (noun)
rebuking a person harshly an act or expression of criticism and censure
Difference between scolding and reproval

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