All 6 Uses of
reproach
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "Ron, don't hit him!" said a girl's voice reproachfully.†
Chpt 5
- Her great blue eyes widened and she looked reproachfully at Mrs. Weasley, who said, "We hadn't got around to telling him yet.†
Chpt 5
- "Harry!" said Hermione, shocked and reproachful.†
Chpt 8
- "I wish yeh'd stop sayin' tha name, Harry," said a reproachful voice behind them.†
Chpt 8 *
- "He said he'd come back and see me, but then you said you'd pop in and visit me too" — she gave Harry a reproachful look — "and I haven't seen you for months and months.†
Chpt 21
- "Now, now, boys," squeaked Professor Flitwick reproachfully.†
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.