Main Entry:

²reproach

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

14th century

1 : to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment 2 : to make (something) a matter of reproach 3 : to bring into discredit

synonyms see reprove

— re·proach·able \-ˈprō-chə-bəl\ adjective

— re·proach·er noun

— re·proach·ing·ly \-ˈprō-chiŋ-lē\ adverb