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Definition
a criticism; or to express criticism — especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
- So will they speak, and this would turn to my reproach.Book 6 (86% in)
- Then all the others held their peace, and none had the heart to answer Telemachus with hard words, but Antinous alone made answer, saying: 'Telemachus, proud of speech and unrestrained in fury, what is this thou hast said to put us to shame, and wouldest fasten on us reproach?Book 2 (21% in)
- Thus will they speak, and this will turn to our reproach.'Book 21 (76% in)
- Then wise Penelope answered him: 'Eurymachus, never can there be fair fame in the land for those that devour and dishonour the house of a prince, but why make ye this thing into a reproach?Book 21 (77% in)
There are no more uses of "reproach" in The Odyssey by Homer (translated by: Butcher & Lang).
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