v.
- express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.
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(reproach someone with)
accuse someone of.
n.
- an expression of disapproval or disappointment.
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(Reproaches)
(in the Roman Catholic Church) a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people.
Phrase
- above
(or beyond)
reproach
such that no criticism can be made; perfect.
Derivative
- reproachable adj.
- reproacher n.
- reproaching adj.
- reproachingly adv.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. reprochier (v.), from a base meaning ‘bring back close’, based on L. prope ‘near’.