reproachful

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or deserving censure or disapproval.

• verb

  Criticizing or blaming severely.

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Synonyms

abusive , opprobrious , upbraiding

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reproachful
reproach , coach , poach , roach , coarse , hoarse , lurch , perch , search , arch , harch , marsh , smash , lash , splash , lash , clash , flash , crash

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Variants

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reproach , reproaches , reproachful , reproachfully , reproachfulness , reproachfulnesses , self-reproachful

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Forms

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reproachfully, more reproachful, most reproachful

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Etymology

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Before the 15th century, the word 'reproachful' was spelled as 'reprouchful', which comes from the Old French word 'reproucher', meaning 'to censure' or 'to blame'. Over time, the spelling changed, but the meaning remained the same.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reproachful' appears in the Bible multiple times, often in the context of God's anger or disapproval.

2. In the 19th century, 'reproachful' was used to describe the tone of a bell that tolled a warning or alert.

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Related Concepts

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1. Censure: The act of criticizing or condemning, often in an official or formal manner.

2. Blame: The act of holding someone responsible for a fault or mistake.

3. Disapproval: A feeling of strong dislike or criticism.

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Quotes

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1. "He's the finest boy in England," the father said in a tone of "reproach" to her, "and you don't seem to care for him, Becky, as much as you do for your spaniel.  … "

   - William Makepeace Thackeray,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},1847

2. Yes, he told them, when he came, it was quite true that they would have to pay interest. And then Teta Elzbieta broke forth into protestations and "reproaches", so that the people outside stopped and peered in at the window.

   - Upton Sinclair,{it}The Jungle{/it},1906

3. A bug in the logic of a design, though discovered and fixed in the lab, stands as a slight "reproach" to the designer.

   - Tracy Kidder,{it}The Soul of a New Machine{/it},1981

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'reproachful' is often used to describe a tone or attitude. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago uses reproachful language to manipulate Othello's jealousy. In art, the concept of reproachful can be seen in the works of artists like Edvard Munch and Francis Bacon, who explore themes of guilt, shame, and self-criticism.

How to Memorize "reproachful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving you a disapproving look or tone. Visualize the words 'reproachful' and 'disapproval' written down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reproachful' with the feeling of being scolded or criticized.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-E-P-R-O-A-C-H to remember the meaning: Reproachful means 'Reprimanding, Expressing Disapproval, Provoking Remorse, Offering Criticism, Accusing, Blaming, and Censuring'.

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