reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Ingles
~ 3800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Padron ng paggamit:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Mga kolokasyon
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Pangngalan
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Mga kasingkahulugan
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Mga kasalungat
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Mga kolokasyon
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Pangngalan
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Mga kasalungat
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Mga kolokasyon
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Mga tema
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Mga pantig at diin
re - proach (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.