reproach

Etymology

From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).

noun

  1. A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
    My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before. 1818, Mary Shelley, chapter 4, in Frankenstein, archived from the original on 2011-10-30
  2. Disgrace or shame.
  3. (countable) An object of scorn.

verb

  1. (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).
    Mezentius […] with his ardour warmed / His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight, / Repelled the victors.
  2. (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

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