reproach

3 definitions • 5 examples

to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected:

His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner.

You have nothing to reproach yourself for/with.

something that you say or do to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or for not doing what is expected:

The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty.

Your reproaches are useless - what's done is done.

to criticize or find fault with someone:

He’s still reproaching himself for the accident.