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Reproach
rɪˈprəʊtʃ
Reproach definitions
verb
reproach
reproached
reproaches
reproaching
- express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions
"critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency"
have/express a poor opinion of dislike be against object to find unacceptable think wrong take exception to not believe in not support frown on take a dim view of look askance at- accuse someone of
"his wife reproached him with cowardice"
- censure or rebuke (an offence)
noun
reproach
reproaches
- the expression of disapproval or disappointment
"he gave her a look of reproach"
rebuke reproof reproval admonishment admonition scolding reprimand remonstration lecture upbraiding castigation lambasting criticism censure disapproval disapprobation- a thing that makes the failings of (someone or something else) more apparent
"his elegance is a living reproach to our slovenly habits"
- (in the Roman Catholic Church) a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people