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单词 reproachable
释义

reproach

1 of 2

noun

re·​proach ri-ˈprōch How to pronounce reproach (audio)
1
: an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2
: the act or action of reproaching or disapproving
was beyond reproach
3
a
: a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace
b
: discredit, disgrace
4
obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn
reproachful
ri-ˈprōch-fəl How to pronounce reproach (audio)
adjective
reproachfully
ri-ˈprōch-fə-lē How to pronounce reproach (audio)
adverb
reproachfulness noun

reproach

2 of 2

verb

re·​proach ri-ˈprōch How to pronounce reproach (audio)
reproached; reproaching; reproaches

transitive verb

1
: to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
2
: to make (something) a matter of reproach
3
: to bring into discredit
reproachable
ri-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce reproach (audio)
adjective
reproacher noun
reproachingly
ri-ˈprō-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce reproach (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

Noun

  • disgrace
  • dishonor
  • opprobrium
  • reflection
  • scandal

Verb

  • baste
  • bawl out
  • berate
  • call down
  • castigate
  • chastise
  • chew out
  • dress down
  • flay
  • hammer
  • jaw
  • keelhaul
  • lambaste
  • lambast
  • lecture
  • rag
  • rail (at or against)
  • rant (at)
  • rate
  • ream (out)
  • rebuke
  • reprimand
  • scold
  • score
  • tongue-lash
  • upbraid
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Example Sentences

Noun A bug in the logic of a design, though discovered and fixed in the lab, stands as a slight reproach to the designer. Tracy Kidder, The Soul of a New Machine, 1981 Yes, he told them, when he came, it was quite true that they would have to pay interest. And then Teta Elzbieta broke forth into protestations and reproaches, so that the people outside stopped and peered in at the window. Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, 1906 "He's the finest boy in England," the father said in a tone of reproach to her, "and you don't seem to care for him, Becky, as much as you do for your spaniel.  … " William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair, 1847 She looked at him with reproach. Accusations and reproaches from both parties made it difficult to pursue discussions. His conduct has brought shame and reproach to his family. Verb Parents and teachers gaped at the young writers, uncertain whether to reproach or praise these young adults for their language in writing about decidedly adult issues. Tobi Jacobi, English Journal, March 2007 For years I fretted over these questions and reproached myself for not having taken that diary when it was offered to me in 1945. John Hope Franklin, Race and History, 1989 She did not reproach herself with her failure; but she would have been happier if there had been less discrepancy between her words to Sophy Viner and the act which had followed them. Edith Wharton, The Reef, 1912 our neighbor loudly reproached us for tromping through his yard she cleared her throat as a way of reproaching us for having our elbows on the table See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Justin Herbert is beyond reproach at this stage of his career, his individual achievements sparing him from blame of the Chargers’ collective failures. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Many of our employees never left the workplace and our track record supporting our employees' well-being and health throughout the pandemic has been beyond reproach. CBS News, 4 Sep. 2022 Nation/World KYIV, Ukraine — Until this week, Ukrainians seemed to see President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as beyond reproach, a national hero who stayed in Kyiv despite the risk to his personal safety to lead his country against invading Russian troops. Liz Sly, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2022 Until this week, Ukrainians seemed to see President Volodymyr Zelensky as beyond reproach, a national hero who stayed in Kyiv despite the risk to his personal safety to lead his country against invading Russian troops. Liz Sly, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Louise, a former nurse, has stoutly decided to care for Edward to the end without reproach or revulsion for the monstrous thing that is happening to him. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 17 June 2022 The stigma of actually believing in vaccines is so powerful in some communities that millions of Americans are getting inoculated in secret to avoid reproach -- even though the shots have been proved safe and effective. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2021 International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach pushed back Friday against statements made by a Chinese official in what appeared to be a rare public reproach of host China. Saphora Smith, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2022 Each misstep, each momentary lapse in focus, earned a fresh reproach from the sous chef or, before long, a fellow intern. Caitlin Raux Gunther, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2022
Verb
The failure to reproach Nebenzya for his near daily false claims is yet another way the U.N.'s credibility has taken a hit during the crisis, according to some critics. Conor Finnegan, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2022 The European countries that had seen fit to reproach Russia over the war had now moved on. New York Times, 16 Jan. 2022 This was not the moment to reproach the sailor deputies, though, or even to devise a punishment. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review, 12 Oct. 2021 In addition to employing targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2021 In addition to targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2021 Parents reproach their children for failing to supply a polite answer instead of the real one. Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2021 But while aggression in women remains suspect, the public is drawn, now more than ever, to girls who reproach and rebuke, calling the world to account for its ills — and girls in turn are learning to harness that public gaze to effect larger change. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2020 His oppressive trainer reproaches him for being too soft, too feminine. David Kortava, The New Yorker, 5 June 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English reproche, from Anglo-French, from reprocher to reproach, from Vulgar Latin *repropiare to bring close, show, from Latin re- + prope near — more at approach

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reproach 1 of 2

verb

re·​proach ri-ˈprōch How to pronounce reproach (audio)
reproached; reproaching
: to find fault with : blame I reproached him for such selfishness.

reproach

2 of 2

noun

1
: something that deserves blame or disgrace
2
: an expression of disapproval

reproachable

adjective

as in guilty
deserving reproach or blame there are only a few reproachable lapses in a generally well-researched book

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • guilty
  • reprehensible
  • censurable
  • culpable
  • punishable
  • reckless
  • blamable
  • blameworthy
  • bad
  • criminal
  • sinful
  • foolish
  • at fault
  • improper
  • wrongful
  • wicked
  • irresponsible
  • illegal
  • indictable
  • unlawful
  • impeachable
  • illicit
  • chargeable
  • illegitimate
  • disciplinable
  • amerciable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • blameless
  • irreproachable
  • faultless
  • impeccable
  • perfect
  • pure
  • flawless
  • innocent
  • guiltless
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