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Reproof is indeed implied in the term employed, and doubtless the word begins with it.
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At the beginning of the next it was followed by a second part, called Reproof, in which he took an occasion of venting his resentment against Rich, the manager of Covent Garden, with whom he had quarrelled concerning an opera, written by him for that theatre, on the story of Alcestis.
Lives of the English Poets Cary, Henry F 1846
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In 1747 he produced "Reproof," the second part of "Advice," -- a poem which breathes the same manly indignation at the abuses, evils, and public charlatans of the day.
Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett With Memoirs, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes Thomas Parnell 1698
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"Reproof," says Dr. Johnson, "should not exhaust its power upon petty failings;" and "the care of the critic should be to distinguish error from inability, faults of inexperience from defects of nature.
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Reproof with threats sore terror, frightful malison.
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In his twin satires, “Advice” and “Reproof,” you see rather the will to wound than the power to strike.
Poems 2004
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Quip Modest; the third, the Reply Churlish; the fourth, the Reproof Valiant; the fifth, the
As You Like It 2004
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‘Reproof!’ replied Madame Montoni: ‘I meant to praise your virtue.’
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Reproof is criticism administered gently; rebuke is sterner stuff, and censure is official condemnation.
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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