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reproached |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reproach \Re*proach"\ (r?-pr?ch"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reproached} (-pr?cht"); p. pr & vb n. {Reproaching}.] [F. reprocher, OF reprochier (assumed) LL reproriare L. pref. re- again against, back + prope near hence originally, to bring near to throw in one's teeth. Cf {Approach}.] 1. To come back to or come home to as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon to disgrace. [Obs.] I thought your marriage fit else imputation, For that he knew you might reproach your life. --Shak. 2. To attribute blame to to allege something disgracefull against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ. --1 Peter iv 14. That this newcomer, Shame, There sit not and reproach us as unclean. --Milton. Mezentius . . . with his ardor warmed His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight. Repelled the victors. --Dryden. Syn: To upbraid; censure; blame; chide; rebuke; condemn; revile; vilify.
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