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Meaning of reproaching
The primary meaning of the word "reproaching" is to express disapproval or criticism towards someone.
Etymology of reproaching
The word "reproaching" originates from the Old French word "reprocher", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "proicare" or "proicere" (meaning "to throw" or "to cast"), and the Latin word "reproach" is also related to the Latin word "proachiare", which means "to bring forward" or "to allege"
Synonyms
scolding
rebuking
admonishing
reproving
chiding
berating
castigating
censuring
criticizing
denouncing
condemning
upbraiding
reviling
vilifying
excoriating
lambasting
faulting
blaming
admonishing
warning
cautioning
reprimanding
chastising
lecturing
reproaching
disapproving
deploring
regretting
lamenting
mourning
grieving
Definitions
- Expressing disapproval or criticism towards someone for something they have done
- * Finding fault or blaming someone for something
Usage Examples
- She reproached him for his thoughtless behavior
- * The teacher reproached the student for not doing his homework
- * The community reproached the company for its environmental negligence