reproach
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7.2
- noun
- /rɪˈproʊtʃ/
:
reproche
- There was no hint of reproach, or doubt, or even fear.
- self-reproach
- life without reproach
Fresh faced, new blood beyond reproach, not corruptible.
- Fresh faced, new blood beyond reproach, not corruptible.
- This person's mere appearance becomes a silent, unadmitted reproach.
- And that parent, that narcissistic parent likely views themselves as a wonderful parent who is above reproach.
- It is a way for them to maintain their standing as the one in control, the good person, the one above reproach.
- And when I was about Jay's age, hanging up and living in British Vancouver, BC, I had an education that is beyond reproach.
Examples
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Your abilities as a warrior are beyond reproach, Mr. Darcy.
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Now that he was settled and had prospects, he feels the reproach of his situation more acutely.
Academic text (1996) -
My wife is beyond reproach.
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That our own personal conduct is at all times free from reproach.
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I certainly hope this reproach will not be permitted much longer.
Academic text (1999) -
I would not expose myself to such a reproach.
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"Hi, stranger," she said, with a hint of reproach in her voice.
Fiction book (1992) -
The lab chief gave me a piercing look of reproach: "Look at you."
Fiction book (1996) -
I will not forsake her, and I will never utter a word of reproach to you.
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His constant failure to keep promises led to feelings of reproach from his friends.
Synonyms
512
3.0
Disapproval that points out faults
141
7.4
A formal statement expressing strong disapproval of someone
56
5.5
A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong
24
6.1
A formal complaint from someone in charge about bad behaviour
22
6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
6
7.3
Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important
5
8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
3
8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
3
9.9
Strong public shame and criticism for doing something very wrong
3
7.2
A strong spoken scolding for a mistake
2
7.1
A mild criticism that aims to correct someone
1
7.7
A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something
1
8.6
A remark or action that unfairly harms someone's reputation
1
9.9
Strong judgment that someone's actions are wrong
1
7.5
A spoken or written sign of disapproval of someone's actions
1
9.5
A strong moral disapproval from other people
1
9.9
Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve
Strong criticism of someone's actions
A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone
Antonyms
Compounds
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Etymology
Reproach (noun) comes from the same Latin parts re- ('back') and probare ('to test' or 'approve'), like the English word prove. A reproach is the 'mark' or 'word' that shows someone did not pass the test, so it means criticism, disapproval, or shame.