reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 3800
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Mada
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Nomino
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Visawe
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Vinyume
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Mada
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Nomino
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.
Visawe
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Vinyume
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Mada
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
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.