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Synonyms for reflection
rɪˈflɛk ʃənre·flec·tion
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
reflection
Blame, censure, and disapproval may either be felt or uttered; comment, criticism, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, and reproof are always expressed. The same is true of admonition and animadversion. Comment and criticism may be favorable as well as censorious; they imply no superiority or authority on the part of him who utters them; nor do reflection or reprehension, which are simply turning the mind back upon what is disapproved. Reprehension is supposed to be calm and just, and with good intent; it is therefore a serious matter, however mild, and is capable of great force, as expressed in the phrase severe reprehension. Reflection is often from mere ill feeling, and is likely to be more personal and less impartial than reprehension; we often speak of unkind or unjust reflections. Rebuke, literally a stopping of the mouth, is administered to a forward or hasty person; reproof is administered to one intentionally or deliberately wrong; both words imply authority in the reprover, and direct expression of disapproval to the face of the person rebuked or reproved. Reprimand is official censure formally administered by a superior to one under his command. Animadversion is censure of a high, authoritative, and somewhat formal kind. Rebuke may be given at the outset, or in the midst of an action; animadversion, reflection, reprehension, reproof, always follow the act; admonition is anticipatory, and meant to be preventive. Check is allied to rebuke, and given before or during action; chiding is nearer to reproof, but with more of personal bitterness and less of authority. Compare CONDEMN; REPROVE.
Synonyms:
admonition, animadversion, blame, censure, check, chiding, comment, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, disapproval, objurgation, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reproof, reproval, upbraidingAntonyms:
applause, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
reflection
Synonyms:
reflecting, meditation, thought, cogitation
Princeton's WordNet
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulnessnoun
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Synonyms:
mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, considerateness, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, consideration, observation, musingreflection, reflexionnoun
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
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mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, observation, musingexpression, manifestation, reflection, reflexionnoun
expression without words
"tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
Synonyms:
facial expression, materialization, construction, observation, formula, reflectivity, aspect, contemplation, verbal expression, materialisation, saying, look, musing, formulation, thoughtfulness, verbalism, grammatical construction, expression, rumination, face, mirror image, demonstration, locution, manifestation, reflexionmirror image, reflection, reflexionnoun
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
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mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, observation, musingreflection, reflexionnoun
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
"he studied his reflection in the mirror"
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mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, observation, musingreflectionnoun
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
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mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, observation, musingobservation, reflection, reflexionnoun
a remark expressing careful consideration
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observation, mirror image, expression, reflexion, watching, reflectivity, musing, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, notice, observance, manifestationreflection, reflexion, reflectivitynoun
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Synonyms:
reflectiveness, mirror image, expression, reflexion, reflectivity, manifestation, reflection factor, contemplation, thoughtfulness, rumination, coefficient of reflection, reflectance, observation, musing
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Editors Contribution
symmetry return
of light or sound waves.
Dictionary of English Synonymes
reflectionnoun
Synonyms:
reflectingreflectionnoun
Synonyms:
reflected imagereflectionnoun
Synonyms:
thought, meditation, cogitation, deliberation, contemplation, musing, ruminationreflectionnoun
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
reflectionnoun
Synonyms:
meditation, contemplation, rumination, stricture, animadversion
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "reflection":
thinking, thought, réflexion, brainstorming, reflet, reflections, reflect, meditation, consideration, discussion, mirror, glare, reflex, concept, focus
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#272 | check | |
#446 | look | |
#525 | comment | |
#689 | notice | |
#703 | discussion | |
#904 | construction | |
#973 | face | |
#991 | thought | |
#1230 | focus | |
#1972 | thinking | |
#2180 | saying | |
#2511 | concept | |
#2553 | expression | |
#3336 | reflect | |
#3495 | watching | |
#3498 | mirror | |
#3500 | consideration | |
#3630 | formula | |
#4489 | aspect | |
#5336 | observation | |
#5766 | criticism | |
#6500 | demonstration | |
#7199 | blame | |
#7228 | reflection | |
#8236 | meditation | |
#9623 | reflections | |
#10246 | formulation | |
#10496 | reflecting | |
#16146 | reflex | |
#20263 | glare | |
#20620 | manifestation | |
#22556 | condemnation | |
#25293 | observance | |
#28691 | contemplation | |
#28836 | brainstorming | |
#32649 | disapproval | |
#34717 | reflectivity | |
#35612 | reflectance | |
#42143 | censure | |
#42903 | reproach | |
#43276 | musing | |
#44368 | reprimand | |
#45992 | rebuke | |
#55997 | admonition | |
#64752 | denunciation | |
#70252 | thoughtfulness | |
#95119 | reflexion | |
#105484 | reproof | |
#117896 | rumination | |
#134787 | materialization | |
#168881 | chiding | |
#189267 | reprehension | |
#203729 | cogitation | |
#254009 | locution | |
#322179 | upbraiding | |
#327920 | materialisation |
How to use reflection in a sentence?
I think the death of Billy Graham is a time for all of us to reflect on the hope that Billy Graham preached – forgiveness of sins and peace with God through Jesus Christ, i hope there’s a great deal of reflection, not just on what Billy Graham did, but why.
I aspire Style To be known Not Just for Clothing but for Value Beyond Fabric; A Reflection of Character, Confidence, and Conscious Choices.
After much reflection and introspection, I recognize that regardless of the fact that I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected, what matters is how my actions were perceived by the women who came forward. It saddens me greatly to think I made any woman feel that way due to my own immaturity and overconfidence, i extend my sincere apologies to each of these women. Though I do not agree with aspects of the Report, I am thankful The House Ethics Committee afforded everyone an opportunity to be heard and appreciate the Committee's acknowledgment that I fully cooperated with the investigation.
We sincerely apologize to all those families and staff members who had their summer plans interrupted by our premature closure, upon reflection, we know that camp is only good for the kids if we can ensure their health and safety.
It wasn't a celebration. It was a reflection of the consistent challenge of race in this country and how we can find a path, a better way.
Translations for reflection
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- weerkaatsingAfrikaans
- انعكاسArabic
- reflexióCatalan, Valencian
- úvaha, odraz, reflexeCzech
- myfyrdod, adlewyrchiadWelsh
- afspejlingDanish
- Abbild, reflexion, AbwägungGerman
- αντανάκλασηGreek
- speguliĝoEsperanto
- reflexión, reflejoSpanish
- انعکاسPersian
- heijastusFinnish
- réflexion, refletFrench
- machnaimhIrish
- faileas, sgàile, smaoinScottish Gaelic
- השתקפותHebrew
- प्रतिबिंबHindi
- արտացոլումArmenian
- cerminanIndonesian
- riflesso, riflessione, riverberoItalian
- הִשׁתַקְפוּתHebrew
- 反射Japanese
- ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬKannada
- 반사Korean
- reflexioLatin
- fitarafana, fitaratra, fieritreretanaMalagasy
- whakaata, whakaatangaMāori
- weerspiegeling, weerbeeld, reflectieDutch
- speilbildeNorwegian
- odbiciePolish
- reflexão, reflexoPortuguese
- reflecție, reflectare, reflexieRomanian
- размышление, отраже́ниеRussian
- odraz, odsjaj, odbles, odblesakSerbo-Croatian
- reflexionSwedish
- ప్రతిబింబంTelugu
- การสะท้อนกลับThai
- yansımaTurkish
- рефлексіяUkrainian
- sự phản xạVietnamese
- אָפּשפּיגלונגYiddish
- 反思Chinese
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