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- Dictionaryreproach/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
verb
- 1. express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions: "critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency"
noun
- 1. the expression of disapproval or disappointment: "he gave her a look of reproach" Similar Opposite
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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. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation and translations.
- English (US)
REPROACH meaning: 1. to criticize someone, especially for...
- Znaczenie Reproach, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
REPROACH definicja: 1. to criticize someone, especially for...
- Reproachful
REPROACHFUL definition: 1. expressing criticism: 2....
- Be Above/Beyond Reproach
BE ABOVE/BEYOND REPROACH definition: 1. to not deserve any...
- English (US)
Reproach can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means an expression of rebuke or disapproval, or a cause or occasion of blame or discredit. As a verb, it means to criticize adversely, or to make something a matter of reproach.
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 .
If you reproach someone, you say or show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. She is quick to reproach anyone who doesn't live up to her own high standards.
verb (used with object) to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure. Synonyms: criticize, condemn, reprehend, reprimand, abuse, chide. Antonyms: praise. to upbraid. to be a cause of blame or discredit to. Synonyms: shame.
Definition of reproach noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Reproach means to express disapproval, criticism, or blame of someone or something. It can also be a noun for a rebuke, a disgrace, or a cause of shame. See synonyms, idioms, and translations of reproach.