Reproach \Re*proach"\ (r?-pr?ch"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   Reproached (-pr?cht"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reproaching.] [F.
   reprocher, OF. reprochier, (assumed) LL. reproriare; L. pref.
   re- again, against, back + prope near; hence, originally, to
   bring near to, throw in one's teeth. Cf. Approach.]
   1. To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to
      bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace. [Obs.]
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            I thought your marriage fit; else imputation,
            For that he knew you, might reproach your life.
                                                  --Shak.
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   2. To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful
      against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or
      contemptuously; to upbraid.
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            If ye be reproached for the name of Christ. --1
                                                  Peter iv. 14.
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            That this newcomer, Shame,
            There sit not, and reproach us as unclean. --Milton.
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            Mezentius . . . with his ardor warmed
            His fainting friends, reproached their shameful
            flight.
            Repelled the victors.                 --Dryden.
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   Syn: To upbraid; censure; blame; chide; rebuke; condemn;
        revile; vilify.
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