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reproach

/r/I/'pr/oU//tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a mild rebuke or criticism

    noun.communication

    Examples
    Words of reproach.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. disgrace or shame

    noun.state

    Examples
    He brought reproach upon his family.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe <i>reproach</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. express criticism towards

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior.
    Synonyms upbraid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

repriserepristinaterepristinationreprivereprizereprizesreproachablrreproacherreproachfulreproachfullyreproachlessreprobacy

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