reproach

CEFRC2

/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Strong criticism or blame for doing something wrong.

  2. 02

    verb

    To criticize or blame someone for wrongdoing.

Examples

  • Don't reproach him; he has mental health problems.

  • He has something to reproach you about.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An object of scorn.

  2. Disgrace or shame.

  3. A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

More examples

In context

  • Tom's conduct was beyond reproach.

  • My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before.

  • if ye be reproached for the name of Christ

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The coach did not blank the player for missing the shot, but instead cheered him on.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).