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tongue-lashing vs reproof

reproof vs tongue-lashing

tongue-lashing and reproof both are nouns.

tongue-lashing is not a verb while reproof is a verb.

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

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