reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
用法パターン：
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
類義語
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.)
対義語
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
コロケーション
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|relationships
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
名詞
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
よくある間違い：
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
類義語
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
対義語
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
コロケーション
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|relationships
例文
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
学習者向け例文
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
名詞
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.
類義語
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
対義語
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
コロケーション
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
テーマ
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
学習者向け例文
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
文法
辞書形
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
音節・強勢
re - proach （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
活用形
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
関連語
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
表現
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.