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