All 4 Uses of
reproach
in
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- On such occasions he would assume the air of a very injured individual, and reproach me for my ingratitude.†
Chpt 6reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- Her reproaches fell so hot and heavy, that they left me no chance to answer.†
Chpt 10 *reproaches = criticizes; or criticisms
- And she would hug them to her own bosom, as if to reproach me for my want of affection; but she knew all the while that I loved them better than my life.†
Chpt 16reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- When I received these tidings I shed many tears, and bitterly reproached myself for having left him so long.†
Chpt 38reproached = criticized
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.