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reproach
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of REPROACH
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an often public or formal expression of disapproval <a letter of reproach was added to her dossier>
Synonyms commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture
Related Words admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan
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the state of having lost the esteem of others <nothing the traitor did in later life lessened the reproach in which he was universally held>
Synonyms discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame
Related Words scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint
Near Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute
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