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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | reproche, from reprochier 'to reproach', from Vulgar Latin repropiare, from Latin prope 'near' |
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re‧proach1
formal
formal1 [uncountable] criticism, blame, or disapproval : 'You don't need me,' she said quietly, without reproach.
'You don't need me,' she said quietly, without reproach.2 [countable] a remark that expresses criticism, blame, or disapproval : He argued that the reproaches were unfair.
He argued that the reproaches were unfair.3 impossible to criticize [= perfect]: His behaviour throughout this affair has been beyond reproach.
above/beyond reproach
His behaviour throughout this affair has been beyond reproach.4 something that should make a person, society etc feel bad or ashamed : These derelict houses are a reproach to the city.
a reproach to somebody/something
These derelict houses are a reproach to the city.