reproach
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/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
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/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
noun
R
blame or criticism for something done wrong
His voice was full of reproach when he spoke about the mistake.
R
words that express blame or criticism
He listened to his wife's bitter reproach about his actions.
R
a feeling of shame or loss of honor
Her actions brought reproach upon herself and her family.
R
something that causes shame or disgrace
Such living conditions are a reproach to our society's values.
verb
R
to blame or criticize someone for something they did wrong
She was reproached by colleagues for sharing private information.
R
to feel guilty about something you think you should have done differently
She had no reason to reproach herself for the accident.
translation
blame or criticism for something done wrong; words that express blame or criticism; a feeling of shame or loss of honor; something that causes shame or disgrace
to blame or criticize someone for something they did wrong; to feel guilty about something you think you should have done differently
Word Forms
3rd Present
reproaches
Past
reproached
Perfect
reproached
Progressive
reproaching
Plural
reproaches