01 n. Refutation; confutation; contradiction.
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1.
Refutation; confutation; contradiction.[Obs.]
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2.
An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.“Those best can bear reproof who merit praise.” — Pope.
Syn.
Admonition; reprehension; chiding; reprimand; rebuke; censure; blame. See Admonition.