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   re·proach

   /rəˈprōCH/

   verb

   • 1. address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment: "critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency"
   • ▪ accuse someone of: "his wife reproached him with cowardice"
   • ▪ censure or rebuke (an offense).

   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 Jesus 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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPROACH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › reproachREPROACH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Reproach means to find fault with, blame, or censure someone or something. It can also mean a cause of blame or discredit, or an expression of upbraiding. See the origin, usage, and idioms of reproach.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reproachReproach - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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 .

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPROACH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Reproach means to blame, criticize, or show disapproval of someone or something. It can also be a noun meaning shame, disgrace, or a cause of blame. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related words.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › reproachReproach - definition of reproach by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › reproach_1reproach noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Reproach is a noun that means blame, criticism or shame. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and collocations.