Inflected forms: re·proached, re·proach·ing, re·proach·es 1. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone). See synonyms at admonish. 2. To bring shame upon; disgrace.
NOUN:
1. Blame; rebuke. 2. One that causes rebuke or blame. 3. Disgrace; shame.
IDIOM:
beyond reproach So good as to preclude any possibility of criticism.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier, from Vulgar Latin *repropire : Latin re-, re- + Latin prope, near; see per1 in Appendix I.
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