reproach

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /rɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/, SAMPA: /rI"pr@UtS/
• (US) IPA: /rɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}
• Rhymes: -əʊtʃ

[edit] Noun

reproach (plural reproaches)

1. A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
2. Disgrace or shame.

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[edit] Verb

to reproach (third-person singular simple present reproaches, present participle reproaching, simple past and past participle reproached)

1. To criticize or rebuke someone.
2. To disgrace, or bring shame upon someone.

[edit] Synonyms

• (to criticize or rebuke): blame, rebuke, upbraid
• (to disgrace): disgrace, dishonor
• See also Wikisaurus:reprehend

[edit] Derived terms

• beyond reproach
• reproachful

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