The difference between Rebuke and Reproof

When used as nouns, rebuke means a harsh criticism, whereas reproof means an act or instance of reproving.

When used as verbs, rebuke means to criticise harshly, whereas reproof means to proof again.


check bellow for the other definitions of Rebuke and Reproof

  1. Rebuke as a noun:

    A harsh criticism.

  1. Rebuke as a verb:

    To criticise harshly; to reprove.

    Examples:

    "rfusex en"

  1. Reproof as a noun:

    An act or instance of reproving; a rebuke.

  1. Reproof as a verb:

    To proof again.

    Examples:

    "We need to reproof the book before publication."