Reproaches Meaning in English
word · lemma: reproach
ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ
ri-PROHCH-iz
ɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃɪz
ri-PROH-chiz
Definition
Reproaches are statements or actions showing strong disapproval or blame towards someone, usually for their behavior or mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
'Reproaches' is formal and usually used for emotional, moral, or personal criticism. Commonly heard in 'bitter reproaches', 'without reproach', or as a verb: 'She reproaches him'. Not as direct as 'blame' or 'scold'.
Spanish: reproches - recriminacionesPortuguese (BR): repreensões - críticasPortuguese (PT): repreensões - críticasChinese (Simplified): 责备 - 责难Chinese (Traditional): 責難 - 責備Hindi: फ़टकारें - डाँटArabic: توبيخ - لومBengali: নিন্দা - অভিযোগ - ভর্ৎসনাRussian: упрекиJapanese: 非難 - 責めVietnamese: lời trách móc - lời khiển tráchKorean: 비난 - 나무람Turkish: sitem - azarlamaUrdu: ملامت - سرزنشIndonesian: celaan - teguran
Example Sentences
He listened quietly to his mother's reproaches.
basic
His teacher's reproaches made him feel guilty.
basic
She spoke without reproaches, just concern.
basic
After the argument, his friend's reproaches still echoed in his mind.
natural
She shrugged off their reproaches and kept going.
natural
He answered her reproaches with a tired smile.
natural