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reprova

[ʁe.pɾɔ.vɐ]
nounfemininepl: reprovas
reprimand, rebuke, disapproval
1. An expression of disapproval or criticism; a reprimand
The teacher gave the student a reproval for not completing the homework.
A professora deu uma reprova ao aluno por não ter feito o dever de casa.
2. A gesture or action that conveys disapproval or blame
She looked at him with reprova in her eyes.
Ela o olhou com reprova nos olhos.
Synonyms
repreensãorepreensivacensuraadmoestaçãodesaprovação
Antonyms
aprovaçãoelogiolouvor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reprova
Common usage; also expressed as 'repreensão'
Portugal
reprovação
More formal alternative; reprova also used but less frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

receber uma reprova
olhar de reprova
tom de reprova
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