[re.proach] n [ME reproche, fr. MF, fr. OF, fr. reprochier to reproach, fr. (assumed) VL repropiare, fr. L re- + prope near--more at approach] (14c) 1: an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2: the act or action of reproaching or disapproving "was beyond ~" 3 a: a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b: discredit, disgrace
4. obs: one subjected to censure or scorn -- re.proach.ful adj -- re.proach.ful.ly adv -- re.proach.ful.ness n
[2]reproach vt (14c) 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 syn see reprove -- re.proach.able adj -- re.proach.er n -- re.proach.ing.ly adv