reproach
Translation
to criticize, to blame, to scold
Examples
She reproached him for his selfishness.
She reproached him for his selfishness.
He reproached himself for not acting sooner.
He reproached himself for not acting sooner.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth./-ing)) to criticize (sb.) for (sth.) She reproached him for his selfishness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: criticize, blame, scold; Antonyms: praise, commend
Etymology
From 're-' (again, back) and Old French 'prochier' (to approach). The idea is 'to bring something back to someone's attention' as a fault.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-approaching' someone to point out a mistake. The sound is similar to 'approach'.