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Meaning of 'reproach' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reproach [ v.]
- The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.
- A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace.
- An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.
2 . Reproach [ v. t.]
- To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.
- To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.

Meaning of 'reproach' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reproach [ n]
Meaning (1):
- disgrace or shame
Example in sentence:
  • he brought reproach upon his family
Meaning (2):
- a mild rebuke or criticism
Example in sentence:
  • words of reproach
3 . reproach [ v]
Meaning (3):
- express criticism towards
Example in sentence:
  • The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior

Nearby Words:

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