All 4 Uses of
reproach
in
Frankenstein
- My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my silence by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before.†
Chpt 4 *
- Elizabeth saw even this last resource, her excellent dispositions and irreproachable conduct, about to fail the accused, when, although violently agitated, she desired permission to address the court.†
Chpt 8
- You reproach me with your creation, come on, then, that I may extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.†
Chpt 10
- The monster continued to utter wild and incoherent self-reproaches.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
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(reproach) a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shameeditor's notes: The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach.
"Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.