Reproaching: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproaching
[ rษชหproสtสษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น repreendendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคฆเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tadeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyalahkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพััะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zarzucanie
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉprimande
๐ช๐ธ reprochar
๐น๐ท sitem etme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ vyฤรญtรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyฤรญtanie
๐จ๐ณ ่ดฃๅค
๐ธ๐ฎ opominjanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รกvirรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนัะฟัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ittiham
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.