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