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Definition
a criticism; or to express criticism — especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
- I tore open the letter (Poirot for once did not reproach me for untidiness) and extracted the printed sheet.14 — Chapter 14 (17% in)
reproach = criticize
- I demanded somewhat reproachfully.6 — Chapter 6 (54% in)
- He paused and then added on a deep note of reproach: "Is it that you have not in any degree the common sense, Hastings?6 — Chapter 6 (60% in)
- I said again, this time in reproach.8 — Chapter 8 (4% in)
There are no more uses of "reproach" in The ABC Murders.
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