Definition of reproach Reproach

/ɹipɹowˈʧ/ - [reeprowch] - re•proach

We found 14 definitions of reproach from 5 different sources.

What does reproach mean?

Noun Plural: reproaches
reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"
		rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
		self-reproof, self-reproach the act of blaming yourself
reproach - disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family"
Verb reproaches, reproaching, reproached
reproach - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
		upbraid
		accuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"

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reproach (v. t.)
To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.
reproach (v. t.)
To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.
reproach (v.)
The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.
reproach (v.)
A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace.
reproach (v.)
An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.