1) argument, reproof

1a) argument, impeachment

1b) reproof, chiding

1c) correction, rebuke

Root √יכח: יָכַח vb Hiph decide adjudge prove Hiph decide judge , adjudge appoint , shew to be right prove , convince convict , reprove chide , correct rebuke . Hoph he is chastened also with pain . Niph come now and let us reason together there an upright man might reason with him and thou art set right righted justified .;;. Hithp with Israel he will argue .

תּוֹכַ֫חַת n.f argument reproof argument impeachment . spoken by lips and mouth reproof chiding , correction rebuke .