reproachingly

Variant of reproach

reproach definition

re·proach (ri prōc̸h′)

transitive verb

  1. to accuse of and blame for a fault so as to make feel ashamed; rebuke; reprove
  2. Rare to bring shame and disgrace upon; be a cause of discredit to

Etymology: LME reprochen < OFr reprochier < VL *repropiare < L re-, back + prope, near

noun

  1. shame, disgrace, discredit, or blame, or a source, cause, or occasion of this
  2. a blaming or reproving; rebuke
  3. an expression of blame or reproof
  4. Obsolete an object of blame, censure, scorn, etc.

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