reproach

• Sustantivo que denota la expresión de desaprobación, decepción o crítica dirigida a alguien por una falta o error cometido.

A noun referring to an expression of disapproval, disappointment, or criticism directed at someone for a fault or mistake.

1. Expression of disapprovalB2formal

   A word or act expressing blame or criticism.

   Expresión de desaprobación

   • She looked at him with reproach.
   • His actions brought reproach upon the family.
   • The teacher's reproach was gentle but firm.

   Sinónimosadmonitionblamecensurecondemnationcriticismdisapprobationrebukeremonstrancereprimandreproof

   Antónimosapprovalcommendationcomplimentpraise

2. Cause of shame or disgraceC1formal

   Something that brings discredit or shame.

   Motivo de vergüenza o deshonra

   • The state of the building is a reproach to the city.
   • His behavior is a reproach to the entire profession.
   • The poverty in the region is a reproach to our society.

   Sinónimosblemishblotdiscreditdisgraceshameslurstainstigmataint

   Antónimoscreditgloryhonorpride

• Verbo usado para expresar crítica, decepción o censura hacia alguien por un error o falta.

A verb used to express criticism, disappointment, or blame towards someone for a fault or mistake.

1. Express disapprovalB2formal

   To criticize or express disappointment in someone for a fault or mistake.

   reprochar

   • She reproached him for being late to the meeting.
   • The teacher reproached the student for not completing the assignment.
   • He reproached himself for forgetting her birthday.

   Sinónimosadmonishcensurechiderebukereprimandscoldupbraid

   Antónimosapprovecommendcomplimentpraise

2. Blame or accuseB2formal

   To blame someone for something, often with a sense of disappointment.

   reprochar, echar en cara

   • They reproached the company for its poor customer service.
   • She reproached her colleague for making a careless error.
   • The manager reproached the team for missing the deadline.

   Sinónimosadmonishberateblamecensurechiderebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antónimosapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise