Reproach
//ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism. countable, uncountable
"My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before."
- 2 a mild rebuke or criticism wordnet
- 3 Disgrace or shame. countable, uncountable
- 4 disgrace or shame wordnet
- 5 An object of scorn. countable
Verb
- 1 To criticize or rebuke (someone). transitive
"if ye be reproached for the name of Christ"
- 2 express criticism towards wordnet
- 3 To disgrace, or bring shame upon. transitive
"I thought your marriage fit; else imputation, / For that he knew you, might reproach your life."
Example
More examples"When life has been well spent; when there is a conscience without reproach; when there is faith in the Saviour; when there is a well-founded hope of heaven, there can be nothing that should disquiet us."
Etymology
From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).
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