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reproach

/ reproach /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a mild rebuke or criticism
"words of reproach"
Type of:
rebuke reproof reproval
Kinds of:
self-reproach self-reproof blame rap
noun Sense 2
disgrace or shame
"he brought reproach upon his family"
Type of:
shame disgrace ignominy
verb Sense 3
express criticism towards
"The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
Type of:
accuse impeach incriminate
Derived:
upbraider reprover reproacher rebuker castigation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Semantic Complexity
28%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

rebuke reproof reproval self-reproach self-reproof blame rap shame disgrace ignominy accuse impeach