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reproach
to express disapproval or disappointment toward someone
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praise
- commend
- applaud
reproach in a sentence
The senator reproached her colleagues for ignoring the evidence.
The principal reproached the students for damaging the theater curtains.
Where it comes from
From Old French reprochier, meaning 'to bring blame against.'
Memory hook
REPROACH sounds like 'approach': approach someone to voice disapproval.
Read it in context
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