reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Английский
~ 3800
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Модель употребления:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Синонимы
rebuke (Stronger and more formal than 'reproach', often implying a sharp criticism.)
|
scold ('Scold' is less formal and more often used for telling off children.)
Антонимы
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Коллокации
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Темы
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Существительное
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Синонимы
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Антонимы
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Коллокации
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Темы
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Примеры
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Примеры для изучающих
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Существительное
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.
Синонимы
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Антонимы
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Коллокации
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Темы
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Примеры для изучающих
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Слоги и ударение
re - proach (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.