Definition of reproach

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Reproach (v. t.) To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace..

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Upbraid :: Upbraid (v. t.) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed..
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Irreproachably :: Irreproachably (adv.) In an irreproachable manner; blamelessly.
Scoff :: Scoff (n.) Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach..
Note :: Note (n.) Stigma; brand; reproach.
Pietist :: Pietist (n.) One of a class of religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.
Sirrah :: Sirrah (n.) A term of address implying inferiority and used in anger, contempt, reproach, or disrespectful familiarity, addressed to a man or boy, but sometimes to a woman. In sililoquies often preceded by ah. Not used in the plural..
Reproach :: Reproach (v. t.) To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.
Effeminacy :: Effeminacy (n.) Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men..
Hangman :: Hangman (n.) One who hangs another; esp., one who makes a business of hanging; a public executioner; -- sometimes used as a term of reproach, without reference to office..
Imputation :: Imputation () Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation.
Tool :: Tool (n.) A person used as an instrument by another person; -- a word of reproach; as, men of intrigue have their tools, by whose agency they accomplish their purposes..
Sarcasm :: Sarcasm (n.) A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest..
Bitter :: Bitter (v. t.) Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach..
Pry :: Pry (v. i.) To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.
Conviciate :: Conviciate (v. i.) To utter reproaches; to raise a clamor; to rail.
Disgrace :: Disgrace (n.) To do disfavor to; to bring reproach or shame upon; to dishonor; to treat or cover with ignominy; to lower in estimation.
Ignominy :: Ignominy (n.) Public disgrace or dishonor; reproach; infamy.
Honorable :: Honorable (a.) Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive..
Irreprovable :: Irreprovable (a.) Incapable of being justly reproved; irreproachable; blameless; upright.
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