English to English
reproach
(r/I/'pr/oU//tS/
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noun (n)
- a mild rebuke or criticism(noun.communication)Example:
Words of reproach.
source: wordnet30 - disgrace or shame(noun.state)Example:
He brought reproach upon his family.
source: wordnet30 - The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- express criticism towards(verb.communication)Example:
The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior.
source: wordnet30 - To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.(verb)source: webster1913