Definition of "reproofs" [reproofs]

• Plural form of reproof. (noun)

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• "Even in reproofs, admonitions, and acts of discipline, faithful ministers show their love."
• "This young stripling of a prophet is made by the power of God as an impregnable city, fortified with iron pillars and surrounded with walls of brass; he sallies out upon the enemy in reproofs and threatenings, and keeps them in awe."
• "Those wickedly abuse their profession of religion who, under colour of that, call the reproofs given them for their disagreeable conversations blasphemous reflections upon their religion."