reproach
noun
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L326662 on Wikidata ↗verb
- to find fault with, blame
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ / /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).
- A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
“My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before.”
- Disgrace or shame.
- An object of scorn.
verb
Etymology: From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).
- To criticize or rebuke (someone).
“if ye be reproached for the name of Christ”
“this new commer, Shame, There sit not, and reproach us as unclean.”
- To disgrace, or bring shame upon.
“I thought your marriage fit; else imputation, / For that he knew you, might reproach your life.”