noun🔗ShareA mild rebuke, or an implied criticism."My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "attitudeemotioncharactermoralmindqualityactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisgrace or shame."The student's poor grades were a reproach to his family's reputation. "guiltemotioncharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn object of scorn."The old, broken swing set in the park became a reproach to the city council for neglecting the playground. "attitudecharactermoralqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo criticize or rebuke (someone)."My mother reproached me for not doing my homework. "attitudecharacteremotionmoralwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disgrace, or bring shame upon."Failing the exam would reproach the entire class, as the teacher had put so much effort into their learning. "charactermoralguiltemotionattitudeactionvaluesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading