Pronunciation: /rɪˈproʊtʃ/
noun an expression of rebuke or disapproval
A1 She felt a sense of reproach when she accidentally broke her friend's toy.
A2 The teacher's reproach for not completing the homework was evident in her stern look.
B1 There was a hint of reproach in his voice as he questioned her about her actions.
B2 The manager's reproach for missing the deadline was met with apologies from the team.
C1 His reproach towards the government's handling of the situation was met with applause from the audience.
C2 The professor's reproach for not citing sources in the research paper was a wake-up call for the student.
verb to address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
A1 She reproached her brother for eating the last cookie.
A2 The teacher reproached the students for not completing their homework on time.
B1 He reproached himself for not studying harder for the exam.
B2 The manager reproached the employee for making a costly mistake.
C1 The politician was reproached by the public for his controversial statements.
C2 The artist reproached himself for not pushing the boundaries of his creativity.
formal She could not help but reproach him for his careless mistake during the presentation.
informal I can't believe she reproached me for forgetting her birthday.
slang He got reproached by his boss for slacking off at work.
figurative The dark clouds seemed to reproach the town for its neglect of the environment.
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