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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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The meaning of REPROACH is an expression of rebuke or disapproval. How to use reproach in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reproach.
something that you say or do to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for not doing what is expected: The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.
Reproach definition: to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.. See examples of REPROACH used in a sentence.
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.
1. a. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke: a column that elicited many reproaches from readers. b. Blame or disapproval: frowned in mild reproach of what was said. 2. One that stands as a rebuke or blame: "His brow commenced to sweat—a reproach to all sluggards and idlers"(Henry David Thoreau). Idiom: above/beyondreproach.
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.
Definition of reproach noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
criticism of someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected: There was a hint of reproach in his voice. The article gave the impression that the teachers were above/beyond reproach (= could not be criticized). reproachful. adjective. showing criticism: a reproachful look. reproachfully. adverb. reproach. verb [ T ]
to blame or criticize somebody for something that they have done or not done, because you are disappointed in them. reproach somebody Nobody has a right to reproach me. reproach somebody for (doing) something She was reproached by colleagues for leaking the story to the press.
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.
