All 7 Uses of
reproach
in
The Awakening, by Kate Chopin
- He reproached his wife with her inattention, her habitual neglect of the children.†
Chpt 3reproached = criticized
- He did not mind the entreaty, but the tone with its delicate note of pathos was like a reproach.
Chpt 10 *reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- Only Beaudelet remained behind, tinkering at his boat, and Mariequita walked away with her basket of shrimps, casting a look of childish ill humor and reproach at Robert from the corner of her eye.†
Chpt 12
- The Colonel reproached his daughter for her lack of filial kindness and respect, her want of sisterly affection and womanly consideration.†
Chpt 24reproached = criticized
- There was her husband's reproach looking at her from the external things around her which he had provided for her external existence.†
Chpt 28reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- There was Robert's reproach making itself felt by a quicker, fiercer, more overpowering love, which had awakened within her toward him.†
Chpt 28
- If he had expected to find her languishing, reproachful, or indulging in sentimental tears, he must have been greatly surprised.†
Chpt 29reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
Definition:
a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
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.
"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.