Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun reproach

2 senses of reproach

Sense 1
reproach -- (a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach")
       => rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand -- (an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face")

Sense 2
reproach -- (disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family")
       => shame, disgrace, ignominy -- (a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb reproach

1 sense of reproach

Sense 1
reproach, upbraid -- (express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior")
       => accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate -- (bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse")

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