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Definition of reproached - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
criticismcriticized or blamed for something
- The reproached student sat quietly in the corner.
- The reproached employee avoided eye contact with the boss.
- His reproached actions were the talk of the office.
Origin of reproached
Latin, re- (again) + prope (near)
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- French:blâmé, ...
- German:kritisiert, ...
- Italian:criticato, ...
- Spanish:reprochado, ...
- Portuguese:repreendido, ...
- Chinese:被指责的, ...
- Japanese:非難された, ...
- Arabic:مَلُوم, ...
- Hebrew:מְנֻזָּף, ...
- Russian:подвергшийся критике, ...
- Ukrainian:докорений, ...
- Hindi:फटकारा हुआ, ...
Definition of reproach - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionsomething causing shame or disgrace
- His actions were a reproach to the family.
2.
criticismmild criticism or disapproval
- Her tone was filled with reproach.
Verb
1.
criticismcriticize or express disapproval towards someone
- She reproached him for being late.
2.
self-criticismthink with regret about one's own actions
- She reproached herself for not studying harder.
Expressions with reproach
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impossible to criticize or find fault with
Her conduct was above reproach during the investigation.
impossible to criticize or find fault with
Her conduct during the investigation was beyond reproach.
cause others to criticize oneself
He brought reproach on himself by lying to everyone.
feeling bad about your own actions or mistakes
She felt self-reproach after lying to her friend.
in a brave and honorable manner
He fought without fear and without reproach.
Origin of reproach
Old French, reprochier (to blame)
Examples of reproach in a sentence
Her failure was a reproach to her reputation. The reproach in his voice was unmistakable. She faced reproach from her peers for the mistake. The teacher reproached the student for cheating. He reproached her for not keeping the promise. He would often reproach himself for past mistakes.
They reproached themselves for not speaking up sooner.
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- French:reproche, reprocher, ...
- German:Schmach, tadeln, ...
- Italian:disonore, rimproverare, ...
- Spanish:deshonra, reprochar, ...
- Portuguese:vergonha, repreender, ...
- Chinese:耻辱, 后悔, ...
- Japanese:恥, 非難する, ...
- Arabic:عار, عَاتَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֶרְפָּה, לִנְזוֹף, ...
- Russian:позор, упрекать, ...
- Ukrainian:ганьба, докоряти, ...
- Hindi:कलंक, डाँटना, ...
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