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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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reproachReproach Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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   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.

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreproach noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ (formal) [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). Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.