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Definition of Reproach
1. Verb. Express criticism towards. "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Criminate, Impeach, Incriminate
Derivative terms: Reproacher, Upbraider, Upbraiding
2. Noun. A mild rebuke or criticism. "Words of reproach"
Specialized synonyms: Self-reproach, Self-reproof, Blame, Rap
3. Noun. Disgrace or shame. "He brought reproach upon his family"
Definition of Reproach
1. v. t. To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.
2. n. The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.
Definition of Reproach
1. Noun. A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism. ¹
2. Noun. Disgrace or shame. ¹
3. Verb. To criticize or rebuke someone. ¹
4. Verb. To disgrace, or bring shame upon someone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reproach
1. to find fault with [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reproach
Literary usage of Reproach
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by American Committee of Revision (1881)
"7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which arc without ; lest he fall
into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise must the deacons be ..."
2. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by Walter William Skeat (1893)
"[But it is tolerably certain that the sb. reproach was in use, in E., before the
verb ; it occurs, spelt reproche, in Skelton, ..."
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