reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Англійська
~ 3800
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Модель уживання:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Словосполучення
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Теми
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Іменник
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Синоніми
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Антоніми
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Словосполучення
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Теми
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Приклади
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Навчальні приклади
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Іменник
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.
Синоніми
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Антоніми
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Словосполучення
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Теми
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Навчальні приклади
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
Граматика
Словникова форма
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Склади й наголос
re - proach (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Споріднені 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
Вирази
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.