Definition of Reproach. Meaning of Reproach. Synonyms of Reproach
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Definition of Reproach
Reproach Reproach Re*proach", n. [F. reproche. See Reproach, v.]
1. The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt;
contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person;
abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.
No reproaches even, even when pointed and barbed
with the sharpest wit, appeared to give him pain.
--Macaulay.
Give not thine heritage to reproach. --Joel ii. 17.
2. A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace.
3. An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.
Come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem,
that we be no more a reproach. --Neh. ii. 17.
Syn: Disrepute; discredit; dishonor; opprobrium; invective;
contumely; reviling; abuse; vilification; scurrility;
insolence; insult; scorn; contempt; ignominy; shame;
scandal;; disgrace; infamy.
