noun as in strong fondness

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reproval, condemnation, upbraid, reprimand

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Example:His behavior earned him the reproval of his colleagues.

Definition:the act of expressing disapproval; criticism

From reproval

Example:The new policy faced public condemnation.

Definition:the expression of strong disapproval; a formal judgment of wrongdoing

From condemnation

Example:She upbraided him for being so careless.

Definition:to criticize severely and angrily; to reprimand

From upbraid

Example:The teacher gave the student a severe reprimand for not completing his homework.

Definition:a formal expression of disapproval of somebody’s behavior; a rebuke

From reprimand