sharp+reproof

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• reproof — noun formal 1 (U) blame or disapproval: She felt the reproof of her father s gaze. 2 (C) a remark that blames or criticizes someone: a sharp reproof …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• rebuke — re•buke [[t]rɪˈbyuk[/t]] v. buked, buk•ing, n. 1) to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand 2) a sharp reproof; reprimand • Etymology: 1275–1325; < AF rebuker (OF rebuchier) to beat back …   From formal English to slang

• Peter Damian — Infobox Saint name=Saint Peter Damian birth date=c. 1007 death date=February 23, 1072 feast day=February 23 February 23 (General Roman Calendar, 1823 1969) venerated in=Roman Catholic Church imagesize=340px caption=Bust of Peter Damian. Santa… …   Wikipedia

• St. Peter Damian —     St. Peter Damian     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Peter Damian     (Or Damiani).     Doctor of the Church, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia, b. at Ravenna five years after the death of the Emperor Otto III, 1007; d. at Faenza, 21 Feb., 1072.     He… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles —     St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles     The life of St. Peter may be conveniently considered under the following heads:     I. Until the Ascension of Christ     II. St. Peter in… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• a flea in one's ear — a sharp reproof. → flea …   English new terms dictionary

• flea — noun a small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. [Pulex irritans (human flea) and other species, order Siphonaptera.] Phrases (as) fit as a flea in very good health. a flea in one s ear a sharp reproof. Origin… …   English new terms dictionary

• a flea in one's ear — ► a flea in one s ear a sharp reproof. Main Entry: ↑flea …   English terms dictionary

• flea — n. 1 a small wingless jumping insect of the order Siphonaptera, feeding on human and other blood. 2 a (in full flea beetle) a small jumping beetle infesting hops, cabbages, etc. b (in full water flea) daphnia. Phrases and idioms: flea bite 1 the… …   Useful english dictionary

• hail columbia — noun Usage: usually capitalized H&C Etymology: euphemism; from Hail Columbia (1798), patriotic song by Joseph Hopkinson died 1842 American jurist : hell give them Hail Columbia * * * Slang. hell (used as a euphemism): He caught Hail Columbia for… …   Useful english dictionary

• a flea in one's ear — A stinging rebuff or rejoinder • • • Main Entry: ↑flea * * * a sharp reproof she expected to be sent away with a flea in her ear …   Useful english dictionary