Reproach Sth Sb Sth)| ~ Criticize Blame Shame Sth/For

BrE /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ NAmE /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

noun
(formal)1 [uncountable] blame or criticism for sth you have doneHis voice was full of reproach. The captain's behaviour is above/beyond reproach (= you cannot criticize it).
2 [countable] a word or remark expressing blame or criticismHe listened to his wife's bitter reproaches.
3 [uncountable] a state of shame or loss of honourHer actions brought reproach upon herself.

4 [singular] ~ (to sb/sth) a person or thing that brings shame on sb/sth discreditSuch living conditions are a reproach to our society.verb

verb

(formal)1 ~ sb (for sth/for doing sth)| ~ sb (with sth/with doing sth)| ~ (sb) + speech to blame or criticize sb for sth that they have done or not done, because you are disappointed in themShe was reproached by colleagues for leaking the story to the press.

2 ~ yourself (for sth/for doing sth)| ~ yourself (with sth) to feel guilty about sth that you think you should have done in a different wayHe reproached himself for not telling her the truth.