All 3 Uses of
reproach
in
Airborn
- She stared down at me, silently reproachful.
Chpt 13. *reproachful = full of criticism
- Her eyes opened, and she looked at me most reproachfully for a few seconds.†
Chpt 17.
- We stared at each other mutely, and in her eyes I saw all that I myself felt: a terrible weariness; self-reproach that I'd been foolish enough to be caught; and fear too, not yet at a full boil, but on the brink.†
Chpt 20.
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.