reproach

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I - noun

1. a mild rebuke or criticism (Freq. 7)
- words of reproach
• Hypernyms:
rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
• Hyponyms:
self-reproach, self-reproof, blame, rap
2. disgrace or shame (Freq. 1)
- he brought reproach upon his family
• Hypernyms:
shame, disgrace, ignominy

II - verb

express criticism towards (Freq. 2)
- The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior
• Syn:
upbraid
• Derivationally related forms:
upbraider (for: upbraid), upbraiding (for: upbraid), reproacher
• Hypernyms:
accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody