reproach

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
2. (countable, uncountable) Disgrace or shame.
3. (countable) An object of scorn.

Verb

1. (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).
2. (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

Synonyms

blame

rebuke

censure

reprimand

abuse

scold

reprove

reproof

upbraid

criticize

condemn

admonish

tell off

revile

shame

disgrace

accuse

chide

slander

exhort

condemnation

calumny

criticism

protest

taunt

insult

scolding

charge

admonition

opprobrium

defamation

blaming

reviling

contempt

berate

reprobate

dishonor

complain

discredit

dishonour

reprehend

yell at

attack

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caution

objurgation

mutter

damn

murmur

object

punish

Translations

reprocher

vorwerfen

reprochar

berispen

rimproverare

reproche

censurar

repreender

Vorwürfe machen

reproche

verwijten

reprobar

riprendere

rimprovero

Vorwurf

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: reprochen

Cognate with French: reprocher

In summary

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