All 8 Uses
reproach
in
The Black Widow
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- Instantly, he reproached himself for entertaining such a thought.†
p. 34.7reproached = criticized
- Gabriel looked reproachfully at Uzi Navot, who shrugged his heavy shoulders, as if to say it was possible—in fact, it was doubtless true—that certain private letters had been pinched from Natalie's apartment.†
p. 139.3reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- When Natalie asked Dina his name, she was met by a reproachful glare.†
p. 172.7reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- Met by her reproachful glare, he hastily removed it.†
p. 218.4
- Natalie didn't feel much like drinking coffee, but she didn't want to earn another reproach from Safia, either.†
p. 397.5 *reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- The thing had lain there for more than an hour, glaring at Ayelet reproachfully, until finally a policewoman zipped it into a plastic evidence bag and carted it off.†
p. 412.1reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- It advised the woman to make a U-turn if possible, and when no turn was forthcoming it fell into a reproachful sulk.†
p. 456.6reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
- There was no reproach or anger in his expression.†
p. 463.1reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
Definitions:
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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 shameThe 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)