reproach

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noun

Definition of REPROACH

1

a cause of shame <your public display of boorish behavior is a reproach to this entire school>

Synonyms dishonor, opprobrium, reflection, reproach, scandal

Related Words blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms boast, glory, jewel, pride, treasure

Antonyms credit, honor

2

an often public or formal expression of disapproval <a letter of reproach was added to her dossier>

Synonyms commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture

Related Words admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanction

Antonyms citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

3

the state of having lost the esteem of others <nothing the traitor did in later life lessened the reproach in which he was universally held>

Synonyms discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Related Words scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms esteem, honor, respect