Reproach

/rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An expression of disapproval or disappointment.

Her face showed a reproach that he couldn't ignore.

A cause of blame or disappointment.

The reproach of his failure haunted him for years.

verb

To express disapproval or disappointment towards someone.

She reproached him for his careless mistake on the project.

To bring shame or blame upon someone.

He felt reproached by his teacher's remarks about his performance.

Middle English, from Anglo-French 'reprochier', from Vulgar Latin 'reprocare', from Latin 're-' + 'procare' to call forth

to bring reproach upon

To cause someone to feel blamed or ashamed.

reproachful glance

A look that indicates disapproval or disappointment.

without reproach

Free from blame or criticism.

reproachful

Expressing disapproval or disappointment.

reproaching

The act of expressing disapproval or disappointment.

reproached

Having been expressed disapproval towards.

A jab

He threw a jab at her for being late.

Throw shade

She was just throwing shade when she said that.