reproach
Reproach (noun) means a mild expression of blame or disappointment. Example: “There was a note of reproach in her voice when she asked where he'd been.”
How to use reproach
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle scolding or expression of disappointment.
Word forms
reproached past tense, reproaches plural, reproaches singular
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Etymology
From Old French reprochier, likely tied to the idea of bringing something "close" (Latin prope) back to someone as blame.
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Rhymes for reproach
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What does “reproach” mean?
The word “reproach” means a mild expression of blame or disappointment. In plain terms, a gentle scolding or expression of disappointment.
How do you pronounce “reproach”?
“Reproach” is pronounced rih-PROHCH (/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reproach” in a sentence?
Here is “reproach” used in a sentence: “There was a note of reproach in her voice when she asked where he'd been.”
What is another word for “reproach”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reproach” include obloquy and opprobrium.
What part of speech is “reproach”?
Depending on how it is used, “reproach” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “reproach” come from?
The word “reproach” comes from Latin. From Old French reprochier, likely tied to the idea of bringing something "close" (Latin prope) back to someone as blame.
How many meanings does “reproach” have?
“Reproach” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mild expression of blame or disappointment.
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