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Synonyms
re·proach (rĭ-prōch́)

[Middle English reprochen, from Old French reprochier, from Vulgar Latin* repropiāre, Latin re-, re-, + Latin prope, near.]

transitive verb: -proached, -proach·ing, -proach·es. 

  1. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone). See synonyms at admonish
  2. To bring shame upon; disgrace.

noun 

  1. Blame; rebuke.
  2. One that causes rebuke or blame.
  3. Disgrace; shame.

idioms

beyond reproach
So good as to preclude any possibility of criticism.

derivatives

re·proach́a·ble
adjective
re·proach́a·ble·ness
noun
re·proach́a·bly
adverb
re·proach́er
noun