All 5 Uses of
reproach
in
Inkheart
- Elinor cleared her throat and gave Mo a reproachful glance, as if it could only be his fault that his daughter was precocious enough to know such things.
*reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- Finding them wasn't as easy as I had expected," he added, with the faintest note of reproach in his voice.†
reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- The look he gave her father as he said these words was so reproachful that Meggie instinctively reached for Mo's hand.†
reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- Meggie mopped the rain off her face and looked back at him with equal reproach.†
reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- Resa nodded, looked at him reproachfully, and shook her head.†
reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
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.