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reproach

Noun

IPA /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

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Meaning in plain English

An expression or feeling of blame and disappointment directed at someone because of something they have done wrong.

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reproach/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

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A promise is made
The promise is broken
A disappointed voice expresses blame

Reproach expresses blame and disappointment about what someone has done.

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There was reproach in her voice when she mentioned my broken promise.
The supervisor's quiet reproach made the team reconsider its careless approach.

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reproach — An expression or feeling of blame and disappointment directed at someone because of something they have done wrong.

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An expression or feeling of blame and disappointment directed at someone because of something they have done wrong.

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Word origin

From Old French reprochier, ultimately based on Latin prope, meaning near.

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Beyond reproach means so good or proper that it cannot reasonably be criticised.

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