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reproach

rep·roach

UK/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ US/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

a mild rebuke or criticism

  • “words of reproach”
2.

disgrace or shame

  • “he brought reproach upon his family”

verb

1.

express criticism towards

  • “The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • beyond reproach

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