Definition of: reproach

(ri·prōch′) v.t.
1. To charge with or blame for something wrong; rebuke; censure; upbraid.
2. To bring discredit and disgrace upon; to disgrace. See synonyms under ABUSE, BLAME, REPROVE, REVILE.
—noun
1. The act of reproaching, or the words of one who reproaches; censure; reproof; rebuke.
2. A cause of blame or disgrace; hence, disgrace or discredit. See synonyms under BLEMISH, REPROOF, SCANDAL. [<F reprocher. Origin uncertain.]
—re·proach′a·ble adjective
—re·proach′a·ble·ness noun
—re·proach′a·bly adverb
—re·proach′er noun