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| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : ri-prohch |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈproʊtʃ |
Definition of reproach
Origin :- mid-14c., "a rebuke, blame, censure;" also "object of scorn or contempt;" c.1400, as "disgrace, state of disgrace," from Old French reproche "blame, shame, disgrace" (12c.), from reprochier "to blame, bring up against," said by some French etymologists to be from Vulgar Latin *repropiare, from Latin re- "opposite of" + prope "near" (see propinquity), with suggestions of "bring near to" as in modern "get in (someone's) face." But others would have it from *reprobicare, from Latin reprobus/reprobare (see reprobate (adj.)).
- noun strong criticism; dishonor
- verb find fault with
- Architecture also, with few exceptions, has long been our reproach.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- But this only subjected me to reproach, as having a prepossession in his favour which I would not own.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- The father looked at Mary with a reproach that was pathetic.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Before that grieved organ-tone of reproach, Kitty's eyes filled.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- Tell me that you submit to my arguments, and do not reproach me for using such.
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- He decided, for his own peace of mind, that he had nothing with which to reproach himself.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- But I will not reproach the dead; her punishment came all too swiftly.
- Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field
- Would that the conduct of England had been at this time free from reproach!
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- Would it be Mabel, or would Rechid Bey stride in, to reproach or insult them?
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- The tears were in her voice as well as her eyes, and there were reproach and disappointment also.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
Synonyms for reproach
- abuse
- admonish
- admonishment
- admonition
- blame
- blemish
- call down
- call to task
- cavil
- censure
- chide
- chiding
- condemn
- condemnation
- contempt
- criticize
- defame
- disapproval
- discredit
- disgrace
- disparage
- disrepute
- give comeuppance
- give the devil
- ignominy
- indignity
- jawbone
- lay on
- lesson
- obloquy
- odium
- opprobrium
- rake
- rap
- ream
- rebuke
- reprehend
- reprehension
- reprimand
- reproof
- reprove
- scold
- scorn
- shame
- sit on
- slight
- slur
- stain
- stigma
- take to task
- trim
- upbraid
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