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reproach

🇬🇧 UK/ri'prәutʃ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To express disapproval or criticism of someone; to rebuke mildly.

责备;批评;申斥

n.

A mild rebuke or expression of criticism; disgrace or shame.

责备;批评;耻辱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
proachnear, close
=reproach

Common Collocations

  • 1.beyond reproach无可指摘
  • 2.look of reproach责备的眼神
  • 3.a term of reproach带有谴责意味的词语
  • 4.self-reproach自责

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She looked at him with reproach after he forgot their anniversary dinner.

  • 2.

    His conduct throughout the crisis was beyond reproach.

  • 3.

    The manager's tone of reproach made the entire team feel uncomfortable.

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