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reproachful

re·proach·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-prohch-fuh l]
    • /rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl/
    • /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-prohch-fuh l]
    • /rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl/

Definitions of reproachful word

  • adjective reproachful full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look. 1
  • adjective reproachful Obsolete. deserving reproach; shameful. 1
  • adjective reproachful Reproachful expressions or remarks show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because someone has done something wrong. 0
  • adjective reproachful full of or expressing reproach 0
  • adjective reproachful deserving of reproach; disgraceful 0
  • adjective reproachful full of or expressing reproach, or blame, censure, etc. 0

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Origin of reproachful

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; reproach + -ful

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Parts of speech for Reproachful

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reproachful popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for reproachful

adj reproachful

  • abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
  • admonishing — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
  • admonitory — admonishing; warning
  • calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
  • derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.

adjective reproachful

  • accusatorial — containing or implying blame or strong criticism
  • accusing — If you look at someone with an accusing expression or speak to them in an accusing tone of voice, you are showing that you think they have done something wrong.
  • aspersing — Present participle of asperse.
  • calumniating — Present participle of calumniate.
  • castigating — Present participle of castigate.

noun reproachful

Antonyms for reproachful

adj reproachful

  • adulatory — If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
  • approbative — showing approbation or approval
  • chargeless — without charge; of no cost
  • comp — Comp is short for compensation.
  • comper — a person who regularly enters competitions in newspapers, magazines, etc, esp competitions offering consumer goods as prizes

adjective reproachful

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