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- DictionaryRe·proach/rəˈprōCH/
verb
- 1. address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment: "critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency"
noun
- 1. the expression of disapproval or disappointment: "he gave her a look of reproach"
The meaning of REPROACH is an expression of rebuke or disapproval. How to use reproach in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reproach.
verb (used with object) to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure. Synonyms: criticize, condemn, reprehend, reprimand, abuse, chide. Antonyms: praise. to upbraid. to be a cause of blame or discredit to. Synonyms: shame.
Some common synonyms of reproach are admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand, and reprove. While all these words mean "to criticize adversely," reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding.
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.
something that you say or do to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for not doing what is expected: The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.
If you reproach someone, you say or show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. She is quick to reproach anyone who doesn't live up to her own high standards.
Definition of reproach noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Reproach definition: To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).
If you reproach someone, you say or show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. She is quick to reproach anyone who doesn't live up to her own high standards.
If you reproach someone, you say or show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. [...]
