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reproach

释义

reproach

noun

UK /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

Word Forms

singular	reproach
plural	reproaches

1
countable/uncountable an expression of criticism and disappointment because of something bad that someone has done
In a voice full of reproach, she told him that he had let down the whole class.
Synonyms and related words
Criticisms and accusations
criticism
attack
reproach
2
singular something that makes you feel ashamed or embarrassed
reproach to:
The appalling poverty of this remote region is a reproach to the well-fed politicians in the capital.
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that makes you ashamed or embarrassed
embarrassment
spectacle
degradation

phrases

above/beyond reproach

reproach

noun

US /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Word Forms

singular	reproach
plural	reproaches

1
countable/uncountable an expression of criticism and disappointment because of something bad that someone has done
In a voice full of reproach, she told him that he had let down the whole class.
Synonyms and related words
Criticisms and accusations
criticism
attack
reproach
2
singular something that makes you feel ashamed or embarrassed
reproach to:
The appalling poverty of this remote region is a reproach to the well-fed politicians in the capital.
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that makes you ashamed or embarrassed
embarrassment
spectacle
degradation

phrases

above/beyond reproach

reproach

verb transitive

UK /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reproach
he/she/it	reproaches
present participle	reproaching
past tense	reproached
past participle	reproached

1
to criticize someone and feel disappointed with them for something they have done
reproach someone for (doing) something:
The General was reproached by his allies for failing to inform them of his plans.
Synonyms and related words
To criticize, accuse or blame
criticize
blame
put down

phrases

reproach yourself

reproach

verb transitive

US /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reproach
he/she/it	reproaches
present participle	reproaching
past tense	reproached
past participle	reproached

1
to criticize someone and feel disappointed with them for something they have done
reproach someone for something:
The General was reproached by his allies for failing to inform them of his plans.
Synonyms and related words
To criticize, accuse or blame
criticize
blame
put down

phrases

reproach yourself

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