All 6 Uses of
reproach
in
A Streetcar Named Desire
- Boss: Are you reproaching me for —?†
Scene 2.1reproaching = criticizing
- [ Stuff and a bellboy catch at her ...but she pushes Chance away and stares at him reproachfully†
Scene 2.2reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- I know that you're bound to reproach me - but before you do take into consideration - you left!
Scene 3.1 *reproach = criticize
- Blanche: Well, Stella — you're going to reproach me, I know that you're bound to reproach me — but before you do take into consideration — you left!†
Scene 3.1reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- I'm not meaning this in any reproachful way, but all the burden descended on my shoulders.†
Scene 3.1reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- [She rushes to the phone in the bedroom; Stella goes out on the porch and stares reproachfully at her husband†
Scene 3.8reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
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.