Both Uses of
reproach
in
The Pianist
- The friends we had been visiting would reproach themselves for delaying us too long.†
Chpt 5reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- I bombarded him with questions and reproaches before he could get a word of explanation in,
Chpt 9 *reproaches = criticisms
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.