[rɪˈprəʊtʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions
(e.g: critics reproachedhim for his failure to tackle the deficiency)


Phrases:
- beyond reproach

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French reprochier (verb), from a base meaning ‘bring back close’, based on Latin prope ‘near’

[rɪˈprəʊtʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the expression of disapproval or disappointment
(e.g: he gave her a look of reproach)


Phrases:
- beyond reproach

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French reprochier (verb), from a base meaning ‘bring back close’, based on Latin prope ‘near’