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REPROACHES Synonyms

17 synonyms for reproaches. (exact relations)
12 hypernyms for reproaches. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for REPROACHES

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admonishes

verb

v

verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

blames

verb

v

noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

censures

verb

v

noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastises

verb

v

verb

• censure severely

criticizes

verb

v

verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denounces

verb

v

verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disapproves

verb

v

verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

rebukes

verb

v

noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

scolds

verb

v

noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

upbraids

verb

v

verb

• express criticism towards

upbraid

verb

v

verb

• express criticism towards

blame

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

disgrace

noun

n

noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

dishonor

noun

n

noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

obloquy

noun

n

noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

opprobrium

noun

n

noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

rebuke

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REPROACHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reproaches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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