REPROACHES Synonyms
12 hypernyms for reproaches. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for REPROACHES
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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 | ||||||