reproach
Translation
to reproach, to blame, to criticize
Examples
She reproached him for his selfishness.
She reproached him for his selfishness.
He reproached himself for not trying harder.
He reproached himself for not trying harder.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) for ((-ing/sth.)) to criticize (sb.) for (sth.) She reproached him for being late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blame, criticize, scold; Antonyms: praise, commend
Etymology
From Old French 'reprochier', meaning 'to bring back near' to someone, as in an accusation.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-approach' – to approach someone again to tell them what they did wrong.