Reproach: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproach

[ rɪˈprəʊtʃ ]

^{Context #1}

in a conversation

An expression of rebuke or disapproval.

Synonyms

censure, criticism, rebuke

Examples of usage

He gave her a look of reproach.
She couldn't hide the reproach in her voice.

^{Context #2}

in a relationship

Address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

She reproached him for not doing the dishes.
He reproached himself for not being there for his friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproach" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprovação

censura
repreensão

🇮🇳 निंदा

🇩🇪 Vorwurf

🇮🇩 cela

🇺🇦 догана

🇵🇱 wyrzut

🇯🇵 非難 (ひなん)

🇫🇷 reproche

🇪🇸 reproche

🇹🇷 sitem

🇰🇷 비난

🇸🇦 عتاب

🇨🇿 výčitka

🇸🇰 výčitka

🇨🇳 责备 (zébèi)

🇸🇮 očitek

🇮🇸 áfell

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 საყვედური

🇦🇿 tənqid

🇲🇽 reproche

Word origin

The word 'reproach' originated from Middle English, from Old French 'reproche', from reprochier meaning 'bring up a charge'. The term has evolved over centuries to its current usage in English language, primarily focusing on expressing disapproval or criticism towards someone or something.