reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Englanti
~ 3800
szemrehányást tesz, szemrehányás, szégyen, valaminek a szégyene, szégyenfolt
VERBI
B2
FORMAL
1
Käyttömalli:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
She reproached him for forgetting her birthday.
Szemrehányást tett neki, amiért elfelejtette a születésnapját.
The teacher reproached the student for not doing his homework.
A tanár szemrehányást tett a diáknak, amiért nem készítette el a házi feladatát.
He reproached himself for not speaking up sooner.
They reproached the company for neglecting safety standards.
Oppijaesimerkit
My boss reproached me for being late.
A főnököm szemrehányást tett nekem, amiért elkéstem.
She reproached her friend for lying.
Szemrehányást tett a barátjának, amiért hazudott.
He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Merkitys
Express disapproval or disappointment
Kollokaatiot
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Teemat
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Määritelmä
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
To speak to someone in a way that shows disapproval or disappointment about their actions.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
FORMAL
2
szemrehányás
B2
There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
Némi szemrehányás csendült ki a hangjából.
He gave her a look of reproach.
Szemrehányó pillantást vetett rá.
The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Oppijaesimerkit
She spoke with reproach in her voice.
Szemrehányással a hangjában beszélt.
His words were full of reproach.
A szavai tele voltak szemrehányással.
They gave him a look of reproach.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Merkitys
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Kollokaatiot
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Synonyymit
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Antonyymit
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Teemat
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Määritelmä
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
A statement, action, or attitude that expresses disapproval or disappointment toward someone.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
FORMAL
3
The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
Az épület rossz állapota a városi önkormányzat szégyene.
His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
A viselkedése szégyent hozott a családja nevére.
Oppijaesimerkit
The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
A piszkos park a város szégyene.
His bad work was a reproach to the school.
A gyenge munkája szégyent hozott az iskolára.
Merkitys
Cause of shame or disgrace
Kollokaatiot
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Synonyymit
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Antonyymit
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Teemat
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Something that makes people feel bad about someone or something because it is not good enough.
A person or thing that brings shame, disgrace, or discredit to someone or something.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Tavut ja painotus
re - proach (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.