单词 | reproach |
释义 | re·proach (rĭ-prōch) tr.v. re·proached, re·proach·ing, re·proach·es To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone). See Synonyms at admonish. n. Idiom: 1. a. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke: a column that elicited many reproaches from readers. b. Blame or disapproval: frowned in mild reproach of what was said. 2. One that stands as a rebuke or blame: "His brow commenced to sweat—a reproach to all sluggards and idlers" (Henry David Thoreau). above/beyond reproach So good as to preclude any possibility of criticism. [Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier, from Vulgar Latin *repropiāre : Latin re-, re- + Latin prope, near; see per1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] re·proacha·ble adj. re·proacha·ble·ness n. re·proacha·bly adv. re·proacher n. |
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