Word Meaning

reproach definition and meaning

v. t. To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.
v. t. To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.
v. The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.
v. A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace.
v. An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.

Crossword clues for reproach

- Rebuke
- Scold