REPROACHED Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

reproached

verb

past tense of reproach

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings our neighbor loudly reproached us for tromping through his yard

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as in admonished

to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault she cleared her throat as a way of reproaching us for having our elbows on the table

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as in censured

to express public or formal disapproval of the governor reproached the legislature for failing to pass the budget on time and once again throwing the state into fiscal chaos

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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.

Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.

David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024

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