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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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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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   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.

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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   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 .

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 › english › reproach_1reproach noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of reproach noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › reproach_2reproach verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

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    Reproach definition: To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reproach – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    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 ]