reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
אנגלית
~ 3800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
תבנית שימוש:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
צירופים
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
נושאים
emotions
|communication
|relationships
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
שם עצם
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
מילים נרדפות
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
הפכים
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
צירופים
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
נושאים
emotions
|communication
|relationships
דוגמאות
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
שם עצם
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.
מילים נרדפות
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
הפכים
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
צירופים
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
נושאים
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
הברות והטעמה
re - proach (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.