Reproach ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Reproach ( noun )

  1. An expression of disapproval or disappointment.
  2. An expression of blame or censure.

Origin:

From the old french reprochier, meaning "to reproach".

Examples:

  1. He received reproaches for his carelessness.
  2. She couldn't bear the reproaches of her conscience.
  3. The teacher"s reproaches were directed at the student"s lack of effort.
  4. The child hung his head under his mother's reproaches.
  5. His actions brought reproaches from his colleagues.

(As a verb)

Reproach ( verb )

  1. An expression of disapproval or disappointment.
  2. An expression of blame or censure.

Origin:

From the old french reprochier, meaning "to reproach".

Examples:

  1. He received reproaches for his carelessness.
  2. She couldn't bear the reproaches of her conscience.
  3. The teacher"s reproaches were directed at the student"s lack of effort.
  4. The child hung his head under his mother's reproaches.
  5. His actions brought reproaches from his colleagues.
Some random words: no-nonsense, thorny, self-rule