reproach
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(verb) utter a reproach to; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior" |
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Synonyms: upbraid |
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Related Words: accuse, criminate, impeach, incriminate |
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(noun) a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach" |
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Related Words: blame, rap, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval, self-reproach, self-reproof |
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(noun) disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family" |
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Related Words: disgrace, ignominy, shame |
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