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reproach


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 disapproval
2 : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving <was beyond reproach>
3 a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b : discredit, disgrace
4 obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn

re·proach·ful \-fəl\ adjective

re·proach·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

re·proach·ful·ness noun


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