reproach

re·proach

R0165100 (rĭ-prōch′)tr.v. re·proached, re·proach·ing, re·proach·es To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone). See Synonyms at admonish.n.1. a. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke: a column that elicited many reproaches from readers.b. Blame or disapproval: frowned in mild reproach of what was said.2. One that stands as a rebuke or blame: "His brow commenced to sweat—a reproach to all sluggards and idlers" (Henry David Thoreau).Idiom: above/beyond reproach So good as to preclude any possibility of criticism.

[Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier, from Vulgar Latin *repropiāre : Latin re-, re- + Latin prope, near; see per in Indo-European roots.]

re·proach′a·ble adj.re·proach′a·ble·ness n.re·proach′a·bly adv.re·proach′er n.

reproach

(rɪˈprəʊtʃ) vb (tr) 1. to impute blame to (a person) for an action or fault; rebuke2. archaic to bring disgrace or shame uponn3. the act of reproaching4. 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 disgrace7. above reproach beyond reproach perfect; beyond criticism[C15: from Old French reprochier, from Latin re- + prope near] reˈproachable adj reˈproachableness n reˈproachably adv reˈproacher n

re•proach

(rɪˈproʊtʃ)

v.t. 1. to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure. 2. to criticize severely; upbraid. 3. to be a cause of blame or discredit to. n. 4. blame or censure conveyed in disapproval: a term of reproach. 5. an expression of reproof or censure. 6. disgrace or discredit. 7. an object of scorn or contempt. [1375–1425; (n.) late Middle English reproche < Old French, derivative of reprochier to reproach < Vulgar Latin *repropiāre= Latin re- re- + Late Latin -propiāre (derivative of Latin prope near)] re•proach′a•ble, adj. re•proach′a•bly, adv.

reproach

Past participle: reproached
Gerund: reproaching

Imperative
reproach
reproach

Present
I reproach
you reproach
he/she/it reproaches
we reproach
you reproach
they reproach

Preterite
I reproached
you reproached
he/she/it reproached
we reproached
you reproached
they reproached

Present Continuous
I am reproaching
you are reproaching
he/she/it is reproaching
we are reproaching
you are reproaching
they are reproaching

Present Perfect
I have reproached
you have reproached
he/she/it has reproached
we have reproached
you have reproached
they have reproached

Past Continuous
I was reproaching
you were reproaching
he/she/it was reproaching
we were reproaching
you were reproaching
they were reproaching

Past Perfect
I had reproached
you had reproached
he/she/it had reproached
we had reproached
you had reproached
they had reproached

Future
I will reproach
you will reproach
he/she/it will reproach
we will reproach
you will reproach
they will reproach

Future Perfect
I will have reproached
you will have reproached
he/she/it will have reproached
we will have reproached
you will have reproached
they will have reproached

Future Continuous
I will be reproaching
you will be reproaching
he/she/it will be reproaching
we will be reproaching
you will be reproaching
they will be reproaching

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been reproaching
you have been reproaching
he/she/it has been reproaching
we have been reproaching
you have been reproaching
they have been reproaching

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been reproaching
you will have been reproaching
he/she/it will have been reproaching
we will have been reproaching
you will have been reproaching
they will have been reproaching

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been reproaching
you had been reproaching
he/she/it had been reproaching
we had been reproaching
you had been reproaching
they had been reproaching

Conditional
I would reproach
you would reproach
he/she/it would reproach
we would reproach
you would reproach
they would reproach

Past Conditional
I would have reproached
you would have reproached
he/she/it would have reproached
we would have reproached
you would have reproached
they would have reproached

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"self-reproof, self-reproach - the act of blaming yourselfrap, blame - a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
	2.	reproach - disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family"disgrace, ignominy, shame - a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
Verb	1.	reproach - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"upbraidaccuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"

reproach

verb1. blame, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, abuse, blast, condemn, carpet (informal), flame (informal), discredit, censure, have a go at (informal), scold, disparage, chide, tear into (informal), diss (slang, chiefly U.S.), defame, find fault with, take to task, read the riot act to, reprove, upbraid, lambast(e), bawl out (informal), chew out (U.S. & Canad. informal), tear (someone) off a strip (Brit. informal), give a rocket (Brit. & N.Z. informal), reprehend She is quick to reproach anyone.noun1. rebuke, lecture, wigging (Brit. slang), censure, reprimand, scolding, ticking-off (informal), dressing down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, reproval Her reproach was automatic.2. censure, blame, abuse, contempt, condemnation, scorn, disapproval, opprobrium, odium, obloquy He looked at her with reproach.3. disgrace, shame, slight, stain, discredit, stigma, slur, disrepute, blemish, indignity, ignominy, dishonour The shootings were a reproach to all of us.

reproach

verb1. To criticize for a fault or an offense:admonish, call down, castigate, chastise, chide, dress down, rap, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, scold, tax, upbraid.Informal: bawl out, lambaste.Slang: chew out.Idioms: bring to task, call on the carpet, haul over the coals, let someone have it.2. To cause to feel embarrassment, dishonor, and often guilt:shame.Idioms: put to shame, put to the blush.noun1. Words expressive of strong disapproval:admonishment, admonition, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, scolding.Slang: rap.2. An implied criticism:reflection, slur.

Translations

指责责备

reproach

(rəˈprəutʃ) verb to rebuke or blame but usually with a feeling of sadness and disappointment rather than anger. She reproached me for not telling her about my money troubles; There is no need to reproach yourself – you did the best you could.指责 noun (an) act of reproaching. a look of reproach; He didn't deserve that reproach from you.责备reˈproachful adjective showing or expressing reproach. a reproachful look; reproachful words.应受责备的reˈproachfully adverb应受责备地

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above reproach

So perfect as to avoid criticism. His performance has been above reproach. I cannot think of a single reason he shouldn't be promoted. Just because you get good grades doesn't mean you're above reproach.See also: above, reproach

beyond reproach

Perfect; unable to be criticized. I have to scold some of my employees regularly, but Tom's behavior is beyond reproach.See also: beyond, reproach

reproach (someone or something) for (doing) (something)

To scold, criticize, or express disappointment in or disapproval of someone, oneself, or some group or organization for some action, error, or wrongdoing. It filled me with guilt the way my mother reproached me for failing my exam. The federal court reproached the banks for their part in plunging the economy into recession, but stopped short of actually imposing any punishment or penalty. He reproached himself for saying such foolish things on his date.See also: reproach

reproach (someone or something) with (something)

To accuse someone, oneself, or some group or organization of something; to blame someone, oneself, or some group for something. My mother reproached me with laziness after I failed to get top marks on my exam. He didn't speak to the woman in the end and later reproached himself with cowardice. The federal court formally reproached the banks with plunging the economy into recession,.See also: reproach

above reproach

not deserving of blame or criticism. Some politicians behave as though they are above reproach.See also: above, reproach

reproach someone for something

to rebuke or censure someone for something. She reproached ferry for gambling away all their money. She reproached herself mercilessly for her failure.See also: reproach

reproach someone with something

to rebuke someone with reference to something. I wish you wouldn't continue to reproach me with things that happened long ago. She was reproached with something out of the past.See also: reproach

beyond reproach

Blameless, faultless, as in Jean's conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of "censure or rebuke," a usage dating from the early 1500s. See also: beyond, reproach

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verb blame

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noun rebuke

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noun censure

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noun disgrace

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verb to criticize for a fault or an offense

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verb to cause to feel embarrassment, dishonor, and often guilt

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noun words expressive of strong disapproval

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noun an implied criticism

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noun a mild rebuke or criticism

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noun disgrace or shame

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verb express criticism towards

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