Reproach

Quick meaning: Reproach is a noun meaning A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

Meaning

A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

More Meanings

1. Disgrace or shame.
2. (countable) An object of scorn.
3. (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).
4. (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

Example Sentences

if ye be reproached for the name of Christ

this new commer, Shame, There sit not, and reproach us as unclean.

I thought your marriage fit; else imputation, / For that he knew you, might reproach your life.

Mezentius […] with his ardour warmed / His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight, / Repelled the victors.

Word Forms

• reproaches
• reproaching
• reproached

Synonyms for reproach

Depending on context, synonyms include obloquy, opprobrium, exprobrate, rebuke, upbraid, admonish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include upbraid, rebuke, reprimand, twit, chide, admonish.

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