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reproach

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

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vilification

English

Noun

vilification (countable and uncountable, plural vilifications)

  1. slanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination

Derived terms

  • co-vilification

Related terms

  • vilify

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