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Meaning of
reproach
in English
reproach
us
//riˈproʊtʃ//
uk
//rɪˈprəʊtʃ//
#uncommon
Plural
reproaches
Past Tense
reproached
Participle Verb
reproaching
Third Person Singular
reproaches
Definitions
Verb
to
criticize
or
scold
someone
She
reproached
her
brother
for
his
careless
behavior
.
to
bring
shame
or
discredit
upon
something
The
company's
actions
reproach
the
entire
industry
with
their
unethical
practices
.
Noun
a
gentle
criticism
;
disapproval
The
teacher's
reproach
was
a
gentle
reminder
to
follow
the
rules
.
shame
or
loss
of
reputation
The
politician's
scandal
led
to
a
great
reproach
that
damaged
her
career
.
Compounds / Phrases
self-reproach