I. ri-ˈprōch noun
Etymology: Middle English reproche, from Anglo-French, from reprocher to reproach, from Vulgar Latin * repropiare to bring close, show, from Latin re- + prope near — more at approach
Date: 14th century
1. : an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2. : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving
was beyond reproach
3.
a. : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace
b. : discredit , disgrace
4. obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn
• re·proach·ful -fəl adjective
• re·proach·ful·ly -fə-lē adverb
• re·proach·ful·ness noun
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1. : to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
2. : to make (something) a matter of reproach
3. : to bring into discredit
Synonyms: see reprove
• re·proach·able -ˈprō-chə-bəl adjective
• re·proach·er noun
• re·proach·ing·ly -ˈprō-chiŋ-lē adverb