reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 3800
szemrehányást tesz, szemrehányás, szégyen, valaminek a szégyene, szégyenfolt
KITENZI
B2
FORMAL
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Maana
Express disapproval or disappointment
Miunganiko ya maneno
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
To speak to someone in a way that shows disapproval or disappointment about their actions.
NOMINO
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Maana
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Miunganiko ya maneno
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Visawe
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Vinyume
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
A statement, action, or attitude that expresses disapproval or disappointment toward someone.
NOMINO
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Maana
Cause of shame or disgrace
Miunganiko ya maneno
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Visawe
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Vinyume
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Mada
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Silabi na mkazo
re - proach (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.