reproach
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Related to reproach: beyond reproach, above reproach
re·proach
(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.
Idiom: 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).
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.
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reproach
(rɪˈprəʊtʃ)vb (tr)
1. to impute blame to (a person) for an action or fault; rebuke
2. archaic to bring disgrace or shame upon
n
3. 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 beyond reproach perfect; beyond criticism
[C15: from Old French reprochier, from Latin re- + prope near]
reˈproachable adj
reˈproachableness n
reˈproachably adv
reˈproacher n
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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.
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reproach
Past participle: reproached
Gerund: reproaching
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| 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 yourself |
| 2. | reproach - disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family" | |
| Verb | 1. | reproach - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior" accuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse" |
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reproach
verb
1. 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.
noun
1. 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.
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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.
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:
Idioms: put to shame, put to the blush.
1. Words expressive of strong disapproval:
Slang: rap.
2. An implied criticism:
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Translations
لَوْم، تَعْنيفيَلوم، يَعْتَب على
výtkahanbakáratpokáratvyčíst
bebrejdebebrejdelse
szemére vetszemrehányás
átelja, ásakaátölur, ásökun
priekaištingaipriekaištingas
pārmestpārmetums
reproach
[rɪˈprəʊtʃ]A. N → reproche m
above or beyond reproach → intachable, irreprochable
that is a reproach to us all → es un reproche a todos nosotros
poverty is a reproach to civilization → la pobreza es una vergüenza para la sociedad
term of reproach → término m oprobioso
above or beyond reproach → intachable, irreprochable
that is a reproach to us all → es un reproche a todos nosotros
poverty is a reproach to civilization → la pobreza es una vergüenza para la sociedad
term of reproach → término m oprobioso
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
reproach
[rɪˈprəʊtʃ] vt
(= criticize, blame) → reprocher à
to reproach sb with sth → reprocher qch à qn
to reproach sb for sth → reprocher qch à qn
to reproach sb with sth → reprocher qch à qn
to reproach sb for sth → reprocher qch à qn
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
reproach
n
(= rebuke) → Vorwurf m; to heap reproaches on somebody → jdn mit Vorwürfen überhäufen; a term of reproach → ein Vorwurf m; a look of reproach → ein vorwurfsvoller Blick; above or beyond reproach → über jeden Vorwurf erhaben
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
reproach
[rɪˈprəʊtʃ] (frm)2. vt to reproach sb with or for sth → rimproverare qc a qn
to reproach sb with or for doing sth → rimproverare a qn di or per aver fatto qc
don't reproach yourself for what happened → non devi sentirti in colpa per quello che è successo
to reproach sb with or for doing sth → rimproverare a qn di or per aver fatto qc
don't reproach yourself for what happened → non devi sentirti in colpa per quello che è successo
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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.
noun (an) act of reproaching. a look of reproach; He didn't deserve that reproach from you.
reˈproachful adjective showing or expressing reproach. a reproachful look; reproachful words.
reˈproachfully adverbKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.