Reproaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproaching

 

[ rษชหˆproสŠtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing disapproval

Reproaching refers to the act of addressing someone in a way that shows disapproval or disappointment, often for a fault or mistake. It can imply scolding or blaming someone for their actions.

Synonyms

chide, criticize, rebuke, scold.

Examples of usage

  • She felt reproaching eyes on her as she entered the room.
  • He reproached himself for not studying harder.
  • The teacher reproached the student for being late.
  • They reproached him for his lack of effort.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproaching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreendendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tadeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyalahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ั–ะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zarzucanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprochar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitem etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyฤรญtรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyฤรญtanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดฃๅค‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opominjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกvirรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ittiham

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprochar

Etymology

The word 'reproaching' originates from the Old French term 'reprocher', which means to blame or accuse. This term stems from the Latin 'reprochare', combining 're-' (back) and 'prochare' (to accuse), which gives a sense of bringing back a fault to someone's mind. Over time, the term has evolved in different forms across various languages but maintained its core meaning related to expressing disapproval or disappointment. The usage of reproach in English has been documented since the late Middle Ages, reflecting social interactions where accountability and moral expectations were emphasized.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,613, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.