If you say or do something in reproof, you say or do it to show that you disapprove of what someone has done or said.
例句
She raised her eyebrows in reproof.她竖起眉毛，满含责备。...a reproof that she responded to right away.她立即作出回应的批评言论
英汉词典释义
n.
<正>责备，责难，指责
A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.严厉的责难胜过温和的欺骗。He is impatient of reproof.他不能忍受指责。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an act or expression of criticism and censure;
"he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
Verb
1. censure severely or angrily;
"The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car""The deputy ragged the Prime Minister""The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"