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What is another word for Reproach? – 152 Reproach Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    criticism censure disapproval blame condemnation denunciation rebuke reprimand scolding admonition reproval upbraiding castigation chastisement reproof objection exception disfavor displeasure dissatisfaction discontent disillusion disillusionment disappointment dismay distress regret remorse shame guilt self-reproach recrimination expostulation remonstrance protest

    Meaning of Reproach

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "reproach" is a noun that means a feeling of disappointment, disapproval, or dissatisfaction, often expressed as a criticism or accusation.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "reproach" as a verb, meaning to criticize or express disapproval, or as a noun, meaning a criticism or accusation.

    Example Uses

    • The team's poor performance was a reproach to their coach's training methods.
    • She felt a deep sense of reproach for not visiting her sick grandmother more often.
    • The company's lack of transparency was a reproach to their claims of accountability.
    • The politician's scandalous behavior was a reproach to the entire political party.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise approval commendation accolade tribute compliment admiration appreciation gratitude acknowledgment recognition endorsement sanction ratification confirmation validation vindication exoneration justification absolution acquittal exoneration forgiveness mercy leniency tolerance understanding sympathy empathy

    Related Nouns

    guilt shame blame criticism censure condemnation disapproval dissatisfaction discontent regret remorse penance atonement expiation reparation restitution amends apology confession acknowledgment recognition remorsefulness contrition penitence repentance sorrow

    Related Verbs

    criticize censure condemn disapprove blame reproach rebuke reprimand scold admonish upbraid castigate chastise reprove object exception disfavor displeasure disappoint dismay distress regret remorse shame guilt repent atone expiate repair BUilt

    Related Adjectives

    critical disapproving condemnatory blameful guilty shameful remorseful regretful disappointed disheartened dissatisfied discontent unhappy displeased disgruntled disillusioned disenchanted unhappy dissatisfied disaffected disgruntled rebellious defiant unrepentant unapologetic unremorseful uncritical uncondemning unbiased impartial neutral objective