reproach

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a mild rebuke or criticism
  2. noun disgrace or shame
  3. verb express criticism towards

Etymology

From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
rebuke
Narrower (hyponyms)
self-reproach, blame

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