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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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   What does reproach mean?

   • （尤指因為某人沒成功或沒達到預期目標而）責備，責怪，批評… （尤指因为某人没成功或没达到预期目标而）责备，责怪，批评… reprochar, reproche, reprochar (a)… repreender, crítica, reprovação… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! REPROACH definition: 1. to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected: 2…. Learn more.

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   What is a synonym for reproach?

   • Synonyms for reproach are the verbs admonish, reprove, rebuke, reprimand. As a noun, reproach can also be shame. If you are caught lying, it is a reproach that might bother you for a while.

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   What does it mean if someone looks at you with reproach?

   • [VERB noun + for] If you look at or speak to someone with reproach, you show or say that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. He looked at her with reproach. Public servants and political figures must be beyond reproach. If you reproach yourself, you think with regret about something you have done wrong.

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   What does beyond reproach mean?

   • Define beyond reproach. beyond reproach synonyms, beyond reproach pronunciation, beyond reproach translation, English dictionary definition of beyond reproach. tr.v. re·proached , re·proach·ing , re·proach·es To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in . See Synonyms at admonish. n.

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   What does it mean to be above reproach?

   • A pastor is supposed to be above reproach, meaning that he should possess character that goes well above anything that would require a rebuke, disapproval, correction, criticizing, or open disciplining from the church, his family, or from the public. A reproach is an expression of such actions.

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   What is the difference between reproach and rebuke?

   • Reproach is censure (often about personal matters, obligations, and the like) given with an attitude of faultfinding and some intention of shaming: to reproach one for neglect. Rebuke suggests sharp or stern reproof given usually formally or officially and approaching reprimand in severity: He rebuked him strongly for laxness in his accounts.

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   Reproach is a verb that means to criticize someone for not being successful or not doing what is expected. It can also be a noun that means something that you say or do to criticize someone. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation and translations.

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     REPROACH meaning: 1. to criticize someone, especially for...

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     REPROACH definicja: 1. to criticize someone, especially for...

   • Reproach in Spanish

     REPROACH translate: reprochar, reproche, reprochar (a),...

   • Reproach: German Translation

     REPROACH translate: vorwerfen, der Vorwurf. Learn more in...

   • Reproach: Indonesian Translation

     reproach translate: menegur, teguran. Learn more in the...

   • Reproachful

     REPROACHFUL definition: 1. expressing criticism: 2....

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   Reproach can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means an expression of disapproval, a cause of blame, or a loss of reputation. As a verb, it means to criticize, to find fault, or to bring into discredit.

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   Reproach means to blame, criticize, or show disapproval of someone or something. It can also be a noun meaning shame, disgrace, or a cause of blame. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related words.

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   Reproach means to find fault with, blame, or censure someone or something. It can also mean a cause of blame or discredit, or an expression of upbraiding. See the origin, usage, and idioms of reproach.

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   Reproach means to express disapproval, criticism, or blame of someone or something. It can also be a noun for a rebuke, a disgrace, or a cause of shame. See synonyms, idioms, and translations of reproach.

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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.

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    Reproach is a noun that means blame, criticism or shame. It can be used to describe a word, a remark, a state or a person or thing that brings dishonour. See how to use reproach in sentences and find synonyms and related words.