All 3 Uses of
reproach
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Ron got back off the bed, put his arm around her once more, and frowned at Harry as though reproaching him for lack of tact.†
Chpt 6 *
- The silent kitchen seemed to hum with the shock of the recent scene and with Ron and Hermione's unspoken reproaches.†
Chpt 11
- Ron gave Harry a reproachful look, and said, "Let's not worry about that now —"†
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.