reproach — to 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
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
Chef scolds cook: 'You RE-POACH eggs wrong again!' — constant criticism reproach!
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“She reproached herself for eating the entire pizza while on a diet.”
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