Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
reproach
IPA transcription: [ɹipɹ'oʊtʃ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
reproach
Meaning:
a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"
Synonyms:
reproach
Meaning:
disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
reproach, upbraid
Meaning:
express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
Usage examples
Reproach me.
And yet, could he reproach her?
But now he was almost driven to utter reproach.
He no more meant reproach to the Hun than to John Dene.
But do not reproach the dream itself for this evil content.
"I do my best," said Paul coldly, but the reproach cut deep.
And as he stood there drearily, he became reproach incarnate.
The spectral soldier was at his side like a stalking reproach.
"Percinet, Percinet, do not reproach me; I am only too unhappy."
That is what I mean to say by the words for which you reproach me."