reproach

/ri-ˈprōch/

Middle English reproche, from Anglo-French, from reprocher to reproach, from Vulgar Latin *repropiare to bring close, show, from Latin re- + prope near

noun

  1. an expression of rebuke or disapproval

  2. the act or action of reproaching or disapproving

  3. a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace

verb

  1. to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment

  2. to make (something) a matter of reproach

  3. to bring into discredit

reprove rebuke reprimand admonish reproach chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof.

idiom

  1. to feel shame or regret because of something one has done

He reproached himself for not telling the truth.