Both Uses of "reproach" in "The Graveyard Book"

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Both Uses

reproach
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The Graveyard Book
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The big dog gazed at Bod reproachfully, then stepped away into the shadows, and was gone.†
p. 73.9

reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
However, I believe I shall leave it to your parents to administer whatever discipline and reproach they believe to be needed.†
p. 140.2 *

reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism

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(1) (reproach)
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.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)