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reproach
What does reproach mean?
reproach (noun): a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use reproach in a sentence?
- Words of reproach. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce reproach?
/ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does reproach come from?
From Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier (Modern French reprocher).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “reproach” mean?
the study of all life or living matter
Not quite: that's what biology means.
postal or other written communications
Not quite: that's what correspondence means.
a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism
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a desire to eat food or consume drinks
Not quite: that's what appetite means.
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