reproach
/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- The expression of disapproval or disappointment GRE
- (verb)
- To address with expressions of censure or disapproval GRE
Example in Context
The judge's reproach of the attorney for unprofessional conduct was delivered with a severity that silenced the entire courtroom.
Synonyms
blamescoldrebuke
Etymology
To approach AGAIN with disapproval or disappointment.
- re- (Latin) — again
- prochare (Latin) — to approach
Memory Aid
😡Sounds like “re-proach”
When you RE-PROACH someone, they get a big frown and say, 'REALLY?! AGAIN?!'
Visual Association
😞A parent shaking their head with a disappointed look, arms crossed, after a child fails to clean their room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “reproach” mean on the GRE?
reproach (noun) means “The expression of disapproval or disappointment”. The judge's reproach of the attorney for unprofessional conduct was delivered with a severity that silenced the entire courtroom.
How to remember “reproach” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “reproach” sounds like “re-proach”. When you RE-PROACH someone, they get a big frown and say, 'REALLY?! AGAIN?!'
What are synonyms for “reproach”?
Common synonyms: blame, scold, rebuke.