All 8 Uses of
reproach
in
This Side of Paradise
- He pictured the happy party jingling along snowy streets, the appearance of the limousine, the horrible public descent of him and Myra before sixty reproachful eyes, his apology—a real one this time.†
Chpt 1.1reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- Their entrance was distinctly strategic, for each man as he entered pointed reproachfully at the one just behind him.†
Chpt 1.2reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- "Oh, Isabelle," he reproached himself, "I'm a goopher.†
Chpt 1.3reproached = criticized
- His tone was reproachful.†
Chpt 1.4reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- You knelt up in the temple and he bent to hear you pray, You thanked him for your 'glorious gains'—reproached him for 'Cathay.'†
Chpt 1.4reproached = criticized
- It hurts when you reproach yourself for what you can't give me.†
Chpt 2.1reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- never any more did he reproach himself for feelings that were natural and sincere.
Chpt 2.5 *reproach = criticize
- In self-reproach and loneliness and disillusion he came to the entrance of the labyrinth.†
Chpt 2.5reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
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.