Reproach for Meaning in English
expression · lemma: reproach
ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-PROHCH for
ɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃ/ /fˈɔː
ri-PROHCH faw
Definition
To criticize someone or express disappointment in them because of something they did or did not do.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or literary contexts, 'reproach for' often focuses on disappointment or gentle criticism rather than harsh blame. Common with nouns: 'reproach someone for mistakes'. Synonyms: 'blame', 'criticize' but more formal/less severe.
Spanish: reprochar porPortuguese (BR): repreender por - censurar porPortuguese (PT): repreender por - censurar porChinese (Simplified): 因...而指责Chinese (Traditional): 因...而指責Hindi: के लिए दोष देनाArabic: يُوبِّخ على - يُلَام علىBengali: অনুযোগ করা - তিরস্কার করাRussian: упрекать заJapanese: ～を咎める - ～を非難するVietnamese: trách vì - khiển trách vìKorean: 나무라다 - 꾸짖다Turkish: kınamak - sitem etmekUrdu: ملامت کرنا - سرزنش کرناIndonesian: menegur karena - mencela karena
Example Sentences
She reproached him for being late.
basic
The teacher reproached the students for talking during class.
basic
He was reproached for not finishing his work.
basic
Nobody likes to be reproached for an honest mistake.
natural
His parents often reproach him for not calling them enough.
natural
Why do you always reproach me for things I can't control?
natural