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View usage for: (rɪproʊtʃ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense reproaches, present participle reproaching, past tense, past participle reproached1. verbIf 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. [VERB noun] She had not even reproached him for breaking his promise. [VERB noun + for] Synonyms: blame, criticize, rebuke, reprimand More Synonyms of reproach 2. variable nounIf you look at or speak to someone with reproach, you show or say that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have donesomething wrong. He looked at her with reproach. Public servants and political figures must be beyond reproach. Synonyms: censure, blame, abuse, contempt More Synonyms of reproach 3. verbIf you reproach yourself, you think with regret about something you have done wrong. You've no reason to reproach yourself, no reason to feel shame. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] We begin to reproach ourselves for not having been more careful. [V pron-refl + for] 4. singular noun [usu N to n]If you consider someone's actions or behaviour to be a reproach to a group of people, you consider them to be harmful or insulting to that group. The shootings and bombings were 'a scandal and reproach to all of us'. Synonyms: disgrace, shame, slight, stain More Synonyms of reproach More Synonyms of reproach reproach in British English (rɪˈprəʊtʃ) verb (transitive)1. to impute blame to (a person) for an action or fault; rebuke 2. archaic to bring disgrace or shame upon noun3. the act of reproaching 4. rebuke or censure; reproof words of reproach 5. disgrace or shame to bring reproach upon one's family 6. something that causes or merits blame, rebuke, or disgrace 7. above reproach Derived forms reproachable (reˈproachable) adjective reproachableness (reˈproachableness) noun reproachably (reˈproachably) adverb reproacher (reˈproacher) noun Word origin C15: from Old French reprochier, from Latin re- + prope near reproach in American English (rɪˈproʊtʃ) verb transitive1. to accuse of and blame for a fault so as to make feel ashamed; rebuke; reprove 2. Rare to bring shame and disgrace upon; be a cause of discredit to noun3. shame, disgrace, discredit, or blame, or a source, cause, or occasion of this 4. a blaming or reproving; rebuke 5. an expression of blame or reproof 6. Obsolete an object of blame, censure, scorn, etc. Derived forms reproachable (reˈproachable) adjective reproacher (reˈproacher) noun reproachingly (reˈproachingly) adverb Word origin LME reprochen < OFr reprochier < VL * repropiare < L re-, back + prope, near Examples of 'reproach' in a sentencereproach In other languagesreproach British English: reproach VERB 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. - American English: reproach
- Brazilian Portuguese: repreender
- Chinese: 责备
- European Spanish: reprochar
- French: faire des reproches à
- German: Vorwürfe machen
- Italian: rimproverare
- Japanese: 責める
- Korean: 비난하다
- European Portuguese: repreender
- Latin American Spanish: reprochar
British English: reproach NOUN If you look at or speak to someone with reproach, you show or say that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. He looked at her with reproach. - American English: reproach
- Brazilian Portuguese: repreensão
- Chinese: 责备的口吻
- European Spanish: reproche
- French: reproche
- German: Vorwurf
- Italian: rimprovero
- Japanese: 非難
- Korean: 책망
- European Portuguese: repreensão
- Latin American Spanish: reproche
Definition to express disapproval (of someone's actions) She is quick to reproach anyone. Synonyms carpet (informal) flame (informal) have a go at (informal) tear into (informal) diss (slang) defame find fault with take to task read the riot act to lambast(e) bawl out (informal) chew out (US, Canadian, informal) tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal) give a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal) reprehend Definition a scolding Her reproach was automatic. Synonyms wigging (British, slang) censure ticking-off (informal) dressing-down (informal) reproval Definition blame or rebuke He looked at her with reproach. Synonyms blame contempt scorn obloquy The shootings were a reproach to all of us. Additional synonymsDefinition to speak insultingly or cruelly to He alleged that he was verbally abused by other soldiers. Synonyms insult, injure, offend, curse, put down, smear, libel, slate (informal, British), slag (off) (slang), malign, scold, swear at, disparage, castigate, revile, vilify, slander, diss (slang), defame, upbraid, slight, flame (informal), inveigh against, call names, traduce (formal), calumniate, vituperateDefinition insulting comments A group of people started to heckle and shout abuse. Synonyms insults, blame, slights, curses, cursing, put-downs, libel, censure, reproach, scolding, defamation, indignities, offence, tirade, derision, slander, rudeness, vilification, invective, swear words, opprobrium, insolence, upbraiding, aspersions, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, castigation, contumely, revilement, traducement, calumniation She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up. Synonyms reprimand, warning, advice, counsel, caution, rebuke, reproach, scolding, berating, chiding, telling off (informal), upbraiding, reproof, remonstrance (formal) - reprieve
- reprimand
- reprisal
- reproach
- reproachful
- reprobate
- reproduce
Additional synonymsDefinition to criticize severely They have blasted the report. Synonyms criticize, attack, put down, censure, berate, castigate, tear into (informal), flay, rail at, flame (informal), diss (slang), lambast(e), chew out (US, Canadian, informal), throw shade (at) (slang) Definition a defect the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success Synonyms defect, fault, weakness, stain, disgrace, deficiency, shortcoming, taint, inadequacy, dishonour, demerit Helen's merciless castigation of her staff in public Synonyms reprimand, criticism, blast, put-down, condemnation, censure, dressing down (informal), chastisement, bawling-out (informal), excoriation Definition to rebuke or scold He is quick to chide his staff for any mistakes or oversights. Synonyms scold, blame, lecture, carpet (informal), flame (informal), put down, criticize, slate (informal, British), censure, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, berate, tick off (informal), admonish, tear into (informal), blast, tell off (informal), find fault, diss (slang), read the riot act, reprove, upbraid, slap on the wrist, lambast(e), bawl out (informal), rap over the knuckles, chew out (US, Canadian, informal), tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal), give (someone) a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal), reprehend, give (someone) a row (Scottish, informal), checkDefinition to express strong disapproval of Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence. Synonyms denounce, damn, criticize, disapprove, censure, diss (slang), reprove, upbraid, reprobate, excoriate (literary), reprehend, blame, flame (informal) There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots. Synonyms denunciation, blame, censure, disapproval, reproach, stricture, reproof, reprobation, denouncement Definition to find fault with His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children. Synonyms find fault with, censure, disapprove of, knock (informal), blast, pan (informal), condemn, slam (slang), flame (informal), carp, put down, slate (informal), have a go (at) (informal), throw shade (at) (slang), disparage, tear into (informal), diss (slang), nag at, lambast(e), roast (informal), pick holes in, excoriate (literary), pick to pieces, give (someone or something) a bad press, animadvert on or upon, pass strictures upon, nit-pick (informal) His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. Synonyms displeasure, criticism, objection, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, reproach, denunciation, deprecation, disapprobation, stick (slang) Definition to damage the reputation of (someone) He says his accusers are trying to discredit him. Synonyms disgrace, blame, shame, smear, stain, humiliate, degrade, taint, slur, detract from, disparage, vilify, slander, sully, dishonour, stigmatize, defame, bring into disrepute, bring shame upon Definition something that causes disgrace His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, disrepute, smear, stigma, censure, slur, ignominy, dishonour, imputation, odium (formal), ill-repute, aspersionAdditional synonymsDefinition a state of shame or disgrace You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, discredit, degradation, disrepute, reproach, ignominy, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), disfavour, abasement, obloquyDefinition to speak contemptuously of his tendency to disparage literature Synonyms run down, dismiss, put down, criticize, underestimate, discredit, ridicule, scorn, minimize, disdain, undervalue, deride, slag (off) (slang), knock (informal), blast, flame (informal), rubbish (informal), malign, detract from, denigrate, belittle, decry, underrate, vilify, slander, deprecate, tear into (informal), diss (slang), throw shade (at) (slang), defame, bad-mouth (slang), lambast(e), traduce (formal), derogate, asperse Definition a loss or lack of good reputation Our profession was brought into disrepute. Synonyms discredit, shame, disgrace, unpopularity, ignominy, dishonour, infamy, disfavour, ill repute, obloquy, ill favour, disesteem Definition disgrace or public shame the ignominy of being made redundant Synonyms disgrace, shame, humiliation, contempt, discredit, stigma, disrepute, dishonour, infamy, mortification, bad odour Definition embarrassing or humiliating treatment He suffered the indignity of having to face angry protesters. Synonyms humiliation, abuse, outrage, injury, slight, insult, snub, reproach, affront, disrespect, dishonour, opprobrium, obloquy, contumely (literary), slap in the face (informal) Definition a lengthy scolding Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety. Synonyms telling-off (informal), rebuke, reprimand, talking-to (informal), heat (slang, US, Canadian), going-over (informal), wigging (British, slang), censure, scolding, chiding, dressing-down (informal), reproof, castigationDefinition widespread dislike or disapproval of a person or action She has been exposed to public odium and scandal. Synonyms hate, shame, disgust, dislike, disgrace, hatred, discredit, loathing, condemnation, censure, disapproval, animosity, disrepute, antipathy, enmity, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, abhorrence, disfavour, detestation, obloquy, disapprobation, reprobation, execrationDefinition the state of being abused or scornfully criticized His political opinions have attracted public opprobrium. Synonyms censure, criticism, condemnation, discredit, disapproval, reproach, stricture, calumny, odium (formal), sideswipe, disfavour, stick (slang), obloquy, contumely (literary), scurrilityDefinition to blame (someone) officially for a fault He was reprimanded by a teacher. Synonyms blame, censure (formal), rebuke, reproach, check, lecture, carpet (informal), scold, tick off (informal), castigate (formal), chide, dress down (informal), admonish, tear into (informal), tell off (informal), take to task, read the riot act, tongue-lash, reprove (old-fashioned), upbraid (archaic), slap on the wrist (informal), bawl out (informal), rap over the knuckles, haul over the coals (informal), chew out (US, Canadian, informal), tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal), give (someone) a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal), reprehend, chew someone's ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), give (someone) a row (informal), send (someone) away with a flea in their ear (informal) Definition an instance of blaming someone officially He has been given a severe reprimand. Synonyms blame, talking-to (informal), row, lecture, wigging (British, slang), censure, rebuke, reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, reprehension, flea in your ear (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition a severe blaming of someone for a fault a reproof that she responded to right away Synonyms rebuke, criticism, condemnation, censure, reprimand, reproach, scolding, ticking-off (informal), chiding, dressing-down (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, upbraiding, sideswipe, castigation, reproval, reprehension, blameDefinition to speak severely to (someone) about a fault Women were reproved if they did not wear hats. Synonyms rebuke, censure, reprimand, scold, check, blame, abuse, condemn, carpet (informal), berate, tick off (informal), chide, admonish, tear into (informal), tell off (informal), take to task, read the riot act, upbraid, bawl out (informal), chew out (US, Canadian, informal), tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal), give a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal), reprehend Definition to find fault with or rebuke (a person) harshly If he finds out, he'll scold me. Synonyms reprimand, censure, rebuke, rate, blame, lecture, carpet (informal), slate (informal, British), nag, go on at, reproach, berate, tick off (informal), castigate, chide, tear into (informal), tell off (informal), find fault with, remonstrate with, bring (someone) to book, take (someone) to task, read the riot act, reprove, upbraid, bawl out (informal), give (someone) a talking-to (informal), haul (someone) over the coals (informal), chew out (US, Canadian, informal), give (someone) a dressing-down (informal), tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal), give a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal), vituperate, give (someone) a row, have (someone) on the carpet (informal) He was given a scolding for offending his opponents. Synonyms ticking-off, row, lecture, wigging (British, slang), rebuke, dressing-down, telling-off (informal), tongue-lashing, piece of your mind, (good) talking-to (informal) Definition loss of respect I don't want to bring shame on the family name. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, discredit, contempt, smear, degradation, disrepute, reproach, derision, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), ill repute, obloquyDefinition an insulting remark intended to damage someone's reputation yet another slur on the integrity of the police Synonyms insult, stain, smear, stigma, disgrace, discredit, blot, affront, innuendo, calumny, insinuation, aspersion, blot on your escutcheon Definition an incident in someone's life that has damaged his or her reputation a stain on the honour of its war dead Synonyms stigma, shame, disgrace, slur, reproach, blemish, dishonour, infamy, blot on the escutcheon Definition a mark of social disgrace Even in a recession there's still a stigma attached to being out of work. Synonyms disgrace, shame, dishonour, mark, spot, brand, stain, slur, blot, reproach, imputation, smirch I got a severe telling-off for not phoning him. Synonyms reprimand, talking-to (informal), row, criticism, lecture, rocket (British, New Zealand, informal), wigging (British, slang), slating (informal), censure, rebuke, reproach, scolding, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), reproof, rap on the knuckles After a cruel tongue-lashing, the teacher dismissed the students. Synonyms scolding, talking-to (informal), rebuke, reprimand, lecture, wigging (British, slang), slating (informal), reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), reproof |