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reproach

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 reproach /rɪˈproʊtʃ/ noun
plural reproaches
1 reproach
/rɪˈproʊtʃ/
noun
plural reproaches
Britannica Dictionary definition of REPROACH
formal
: an expression of disapproval or disappointment
[noncount]
[count]
[noncount] : loss of reputation : disgrace
[count] : something that causes shame or disgrace usually singular

— reproachful

/rɪˈproʊtʃfəl/ adjective [more reproachful; most reproachful]

— reproachfully

/rɪˈproʊtʃfəli/ adverb
2 reproach /rɪˈproʊtʃ/ verb
reproaches; reproached; reproaching
2 reproach
/rɪˈproʊtʃ/
verb
reproaches; reproached; reproaching
Britannica Dictionary definition of REPROACH
[+ object] formal
: to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone) : to express disapproval or disappointment to (someone) often + for

reproach yourself

: to feel shame or regret because of something you have done