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   reproach

   /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

   verb

   • 1. express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions: "critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency"
   • ▪ accuse someone of: "his wife reproached him with cowardice"
   • ▪ censure or rebuke (an offence).

   noun

   • 1. the expression of disapproval or disappointment: "he gave her a look of reproach" Similar rebukereproofreprovaladmonishmentadmonitionscoldingreprimandremonstrationlectureupbraidingcastigationlambastingcriticismcensuredisapprovaldisapprobationinformal:telling-offraprap over the knucklesslap on the wristdressing-downearfulroastingrollickingticking offcarpetingwiggingservedated:ratingOpposite praisecommendation
   • ▪ a thing that makes the failings of (someone or something else) more apparent: "his elegance is a living reproach to our slovenly habits" Similar disgracediscreditsource of shameoutrageblemish onstain onblot onblot on the escutcheon ofslur onscandalstigmaliterary:smirchOpposite credit
   • ▪ (in the Roman Catholic Church) a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French reprochier (verb), from a base meaning ‘bring back close’, based on Latin prope ‘near’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. reproachable adjective
   • 2. reproacher noun

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   What is a synonym for reproach?

   • Synonyms for reproach are the verbs admonish, reprove, rebuke, reprimand. As a noun, reproach can also be shame. If you are caught lying, it is a reproach that might bother you for a while.

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   What is reproach?

   • Definition of reproach noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] blame or criticism for something you have done His voice was full of reproach. above/beyond reproach The captain's behaviour is beyond reproach (= so good that you cannot criticize it). Want to learn more?

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   What does it mean if someone looks at you with reproach?

   • [VERB noun + for] If you look at or speak to someone with reproach, you show or say that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. He looked at her with reproach. Public servants and political figures must be beyond reproach. If you reproach yourself, you think with regret about something you have done wrong.

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   Is reproach a noun or a verb?

   • The verb reproach means to express disapproval or criticism of; as a noun it means blame or criticism. If you are beyond reproach that means no one could find anything to criticize about you. Synonyms for reproach are the verbs admonish, reprove, rebuke, reprimand. As a noun, reproach can also be shame.

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   Reproach is a verb that means to criticize someone for not being successful or not doing what is expected. It can also be a noun that means something that you say or do to criticize someone. See more details, idioms and translations of reproach.

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   Reproach can be a noun or a verb that means to criticize, blame, or disgrace someone or something. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of reproach from the authoritative Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Reproach means to mildly criticize. If you show poor manners at your grandmother's dinner table, she will reproach you. The verb reproach means to express disapproval or criticism of; as a noun it means blame or criticism.

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   Reproach definition: to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.. See examples of REPROACH used in a sentence.

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   Reproach means to blame, criticize, or shame someone for doing something wrong. It can also be a noun for the act of blaming or a cause of disgrace. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin.

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   reproach. ( rɪˈprəʊtʃ) vb ( tr) 1. to impute blame to (a person) for an action or fault; rebuke. 2. archaic to bring disgrace or shame upon. n. 3. the act of reproaching. 4. rebuke or censure; reproof: words of reproach. 5. disgrace or shame: to bring reproach upon one's family.

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    Reproach is a noun that means blame, criticism, or shame. It can be used to describe something you have done, a word or remark, or a state of honour. See how to use reproach in sentences and synonyms.