reproach
nounverbattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ//
- United States//ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ//
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
noun
- 1
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before.
- 2
Disgrace or shame.
- 3
An object of scorn.
Etymology
From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).
verb
- 1
To criticize or rebuke (someone).
if ye be reproached for the name of Christ
this new commer, Shame, There sit not, and reproach us as unclean.
Mezentius […] with his ardour warmed / His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight, / Repelled the victors.
- 2
To disgrace, or bring shame upon.
I thought your marriage fit; else imputation, / For that he knew you, might reproach your life.
Forms
- plural
- reproaches
- past tense
- reproached
- past participle
- reproached
- present participle
- reproaching
- third person singular
- reproaches
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