Main Entry:

¹re·proach

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈprōch\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English reproche, from Anglo-French, from reprocher to reproach, from Vulgar Latin *repropiare to bring close, show, from Latin re- + prope near — more at approach

Date:

14th century

1: an expression of rebuke or disapproval2: the act or action of reproaching or disapproving <was beyond reproach>3 a: a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b: discredit, disgrace4obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn

— re·proach·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— re·proach·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— re·proach·ful·ness noun