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reproachto criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for having done something wrong

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for having done something wrong

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Korean meaning: 비난하다, 책망하다, 질책하다

Korean pronunciation: 리**프로**치

Example Sentences

  • The teacher's look of reproach made the student realize his mistake immediately.
  • My cat gave me a look of deep reproach when I forgot to fill her food bowl.
  • His conduct has always been beyond reproach throughout his career.

reproach

VERB

//rɪˈproʊtʃ//

to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for having done something wrong

reproach concept
💡 Concept

a stern-faced mother points her finger directly at her teenage son while speaking with a serious expression. Her other hand rests firmly on her hip in a classic disappointed pose. The teenager looks down at the floor with slumped shoulders, clearly feeling ashamed about the messy state of his room. Dirty clothes, books, and school supplies are scattered everywhere around them. The mother's facial expression shows clear disappointment and frustration with her son's irresponsible behavior. The teenager's body language reveals he knows he has done something wrong and is receiving criticism for it. someone criticizing another person for not being successful or for having done something wrong

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈproʊtʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootpropi
Suffix--ach

Origin

From French 'reprocher', which came from Latin 'repropiare' meaning 'to bring near again.' The idea evolved from bringing something close for examination to pointing out faults or blame.

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🎵Rhyme

approachcoachpoach
approach
coach
poach

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📝Examples

The teacher's look of reproach made the student realize his mistake immediately.

😄 Fun example

My cat gave me a look of deep reproach when I forgot to fill her food bowl.

His conduct has always been beyond reproach throughout his career.

😄 Fun example

She reproached herself for eating the entire pizza while on a diet.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

criticizeblamescoldrebukecensure

Antonyms

praisecommendapprove

Related

accusationcondemnationreprimandadmonish