different between reproach vs gainsaying

English

Etymology

Old French reprochier (Modern reprocher).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /???p???t?/
• (US) IPA^(key): /???p?o?t?/
• Rhymes: -??t?

Noun

reproach (countable and uncountable, plural reproaches)

1. A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
2. Disgrace or shame.
3. (countable) An object of scorn.

Synonyms

• obloquy, opprobrium

Translations

Verb

reproach (third-person singular simple present reproaches, present participle reproaching, simple past and past participle reproached)

1. (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).

   • if ye be reproached for the name of Christ

   • Mezentius […] with his ardour warmed / His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight, / Repelled the victors.

2. (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.

Synonyms

• (to criticize or rebuke): blame, rebuke, upbraid
• (to disgrace): disgrace, dishonor
• See also Thesaurus:reprehend

Derived terms

• beyond reproach
• reproachful
• reproachable

Translations

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English gaynesayenge, ?einseiing, ?einsegging, equivalent to gainsay +? -ing.

Noun

gainsaying (plural gainsayings)

1. Opposition, especially in speech.
2. Refusal to accept or believe something.
3. Contradiction.
4. Denial; denying.
   • 1887, The Rose of Paradise:

     But there was no gainsaying the wisdom of the advice which he had given me as to concealing the treasure.

5. (archaic or obsolete) Rebellious opposition; rebellion.
   • 1611, King James Bible, Jude verse 11:

     Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

Related terms

• gainsaw

Translations

Etymology 2

From gainsay.

Verb

gainsaying

1. present participle of gainsay