Antonyms for reproach


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ri-prohch
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈproʊtʃ


Definition of reproach

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "a rebuke, blame, censure;" also "object of scorn or contempt;" c.1400, as "disgrace, state of disgrace," from Old French reproche "blame, shame, disgrace" (12c.), from reprochier "to blame, bring up against," said by some French etymologists to be from Vulgar Latin *repropiare, from Latin re- "opposite of" + prope "near" (see propinquity), with suggestions of "bring near to" as in modern "get in (someone's) face." But others would have it from *reprobicare, from Latin reprobus/reprobare (see reprobate (adj.)).
  • noun strong criticism; dishonor
  • verb find fault with
Example sentences :
  • Architecture also, with few exceptions, has long been our reproach.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • But this only subjected me to reproach, as having a prepossession in his favour which I would not own.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The father looked at Mary with a reproach that was pathetic.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Before that grieved organ-tone of reproach, Kitty's eyes filled.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Tell me that you submit to my arguments, and do not reproach me for using such.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • He decided, for his own peace of mind, that he had nothing with which to reproach himself.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • But I will not reproach the dead; her punishment came all too swiftly.
  • Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field
  • Would that the conduct of England had been at this time free from reproach!
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • Would it be Mabel, or would Rechid Bey stride in, to reproach or insult them?
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • The tears were in her voice as well as her eyes, and there were reproach and disappointment also.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

Synonyms for reproach

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