impute
IPA /ɪmˈpjuːt/
To attribute a motive, quality or responsibility to someone, often unfairly.
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Please do not impute selfish motives to my decision to stay home.
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IPA /ɪmˈpjuːt/
To attribute a motive, quality or responsibility to someone, often unfairly.
Please do not impute selfish motives to my decision to stay home.
IPA /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
An expression or feeling of blame and disappointment directed at someone because of something they have done wrong.
There was reproach in her voice when she mentioned my broken promise.
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