v. t. | 1. | To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace. |
2. | To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid. | |
n. | 1. | |
1. | The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; | |
2. | A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace. | |
3. | An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision. |
Noun | 1. | reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach" |
2. | reproach - disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family" | |
Verb | 1. | reproach - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior" Synonyms: upbraid |