reproach
ਬਦਨਾਮੀ
definition
verb
critics of the administration reproached the president for his failure to tackle the deficiency
address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
noun
he gave her a look of reproach
the expression of disapproval or disappointment.
example
I could scarcely 'reproach' you for having undergone it without success, for those who emerge from it triumphant are very few.
The poem's thought about the aetiology of war, its main theme, is based on Christ's 'reproach' of the Pharisees, who had upbraided the disciples for not washing their hands before eating.
For Billy the boy is a nagging reminder of his own delinquent youth: for Shirley-Diane he is a strange mix of sex object and living 'reproach' .
Although rock had become mainstream by the early 1970s, it continued to arouse resistance and to elicit 'reproach' - and continues, indeed, to this day.
Some of his published works have met with strong criticism and 'reproach' .
No less absurd is the second 'reproach' thrown upon capitalism - namely, that technological and therapeutical innovations do not benefit all people.
his elegance is a living 'reproach' to our slovenly habits
He tells him that he is not there to 'reproach' him, and John denies having done anything wrong.
he gave her a look of 'reproach'
he gave her a look of 'reproach'
She agrees, goes to his home, and realizes that he will not question or 'reproach' her.
Perhaps the most horrible aspect of Frank's world is not the existence of cruelty, but rather the possibility that life might be shaped by nothing more than the whims of others beyond control or 'reproach' .
Stung by his 'reproach' , she counters by reminding him that her lack of ardor is understandable given their night of lovemaking.
Your comments bring to mind John Milton's words: ‘They who have put out the people's eyes, 'reproach' them of their blindness.’
The 'reproach' was lightly mocking and they both laughed.
his elegance is a living 'reproach' to our slovenly habits
The characters often look up to the gods for guidance, speak of them and 'reproach' them for putting such a predicament onto mortals of flesh and blood.
Aunt Alice frowned slightly at this reproach against her motherly duties, but the sorrow in her beautiful eyes could not be from this 'reproach' alone, it was too deep.
The hint of 'reproach' in ‘omission’ may not be quite fair to either of us.
During a small seminar in Freiburg, he actually 'reproaches' Heidegger for inattentiveness.
But Nanny will never tell you this and will go on 'reproaching' you for your naughty habit of smoking in corners, even if it is the only way, with such a demanding life-style, to obtain a moment's quiet relief.
Whenever someone 'reproaches me with' not having used an ordinary court for their sentencing, I can only say: In this hour I am responsible for the fate of the German nation and hence the supreme law lord of the German people.
However, this same 'reproachable' conduct seems to be tolerable if the abuser is an already established member of the group.
We cannot believe the government is moving to legalize the dog-eating practice of some Koreans, which is not only harmful to national interests but also disgraceful and 'reproachable' .
Dolly 'reproaches' him gently when an embarrassed Silas has to ask her what that means.
Look at the Closet scene: Hamlet has just killed a man, Polonius, yet he heaps 'reproaches' upon his mother's head for daring to re-marry.
Silently 'reproaching' herself, Jessica edged closer towards the girl and softly stroked her hair, hoping the gesture would calm the other girl and not upset her more.
If you ignore one of the small safety details when riding these machines, you could end up 'reproaching' yourself why did not you do it.
Idomeneus turns his sword against himself, without heeding the advice of a priest who 'reproaches' him for his cruelty and invites him to make a substitute sacrifice of ‘a hundred bulls whiter than snow.’
The US proposal is that the UN bans all cloning which it describes as ‘unethical, morally 'reproachable' and contrary to due respect for the human person’.
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