All 5 Uses of
reproach
in
A Thousand Splendid Suns
- The driver sighed and looked at her with gentle reproach.
p. 33..9reproach = expression of criticism
- In the kitchen, Mammy stood looking around, hands on her hips, and said, with friendly reproach, "What have you done to my kitchen, Laila?"
p. 161..1reproach = criticism
- Over the years, Mariam had learned to harden herself against his scorn and reproach, his ridiculing and reprimanding.
p. 240..7 *
- There was no hidden reproach, no recrimination, in the way he had said this.
p. 341..1
- But she did not look up to see whether they were shaking with disapproval or charity, with reproach or pity.
p. 369..6
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.