reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 3800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Συνώνυμα
rebuke (Stronger and more formal than 'reproach', often implying a sharp criticism.)
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scold ('Scold' is less formal and more often used for telling off children.)
Αντώνυμα
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- She reproached him for forgetting her birthday.
- The teacher reproached the student for not doing his homework.
- He reproached himself for not speaking up sooner.
- They reproached the company for neglecting safety standards.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Συνώνυμα
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Αντώνυμα
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
entity
3
Cause of shame or disgrace
Something that makes people feel bad about someone or something because it is not good enough.
Συνώνυμα
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Αντώνυμα
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Θέματα
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
re - proach (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
reproaches
noun
reproaching
verb
reproached
verb
Core family
reproachful
adjective
Related words
reproachfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
irreproachable
adjective
irreproachably
adverb
Advanced or less common
reproachable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Παραδείγματα
- Her honesty is above reproach.
- The company's safety record is above reproach.
without reproach
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Not deserving criticism or blame
Not having done anything wrong or bad.
Παραδείγματα
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.