Reproachable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Reproachable

Reproachable (verb)

  1. to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
  2. to make (something) a matter of reproach
  3. to bring into discredit

Reproachable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. deserving reproach or blame

    "there are only a few reproachable lapses in a generally well-researched book"

    similar: blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, reprehensible, at fault
    related: bad, guilty, sinful, wicked, foolish, irresponsible, reckless, amerciable, chargeable, disciplinable, impeachable, indictable, punishable, criminal, illegal, illicit, unlawful, illegitimate, improper, wrongful
    opposite: blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable
    near: flawless, perfect, pure, guiltless, innocent

Related Entry: Reproach (verb)

Reproach is a different word from Reproachable. The synonyms below are for reproach, not for reproachable.

  1. to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

    "our neighbor loudly reproached us for tromping through his yard"

    similar: baste, bawl out, berate, call down, castigate, chastise, chew out, dress down, flay, hammer, jaw, keelhaul, lambaste, lecture, rag, rail (at or against), rant (at), rate, ream (out), rebuke, reprimand, scold, score, tongue-lash, upbraid, lay into, read the riot act (to), take to task
    related: admonish, chide, remonstrate (with), reprove, abuse, assail, attack, bad-mouth, blame, blast, censure, condemn, criticize, crucify, denounce, dis (slang), excoriate, fault, harangue, knock, lace (into), lash, pan, reprehend, revile, scourge, slam, vituperate, belittle, disparage, mock, put down, ridicule, scoff, scorn
    near: approve, endorse, sanction, extol, laud, praise

  2. 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"

    similar: admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, tick off, burn one's ears, get after, get on
    related: berate, castigate, chew out, dress down, flay, harangue, jaw, keelhaul, lambaste, lecture, rail (at or against), rate, scold, score, upbraid, abuse, assail, attack, bad-mouth, blame, blast, censure, condemn, criticize, crucify, denounce, dis (slang), excoriate, fault, knock, lash, pan, reprehend, slam, belittle, deprecate, disparage, minimize, mock, put down, deride, ridicule, scoff, scorn
    near: approve, endorse, OK, sanction, applaud, extol, hail, laud, praise, salute, tout

  3. 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"

    similar: censure, condemn, denounce, objurgate, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, bring to account, call to account
    related: admonish, chastise, castigate, punish, bawl out, berate, chew out, cut up, dress down, flay, gibbet, jaw, keelhaul, lambaste, lecture, rag, rail (at or against), rate, scold, score, tell off, upbraid, belittle, criticize, deprecate, depreciate, disparage
    opposite: cite, commend, endorse
    near: acclaim, applaud, hail, honor, eulogize, laud, praise, approve, bless, sanction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reproachable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reproachable:

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, reprehensible, at fault

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reproachable

Words with the opposite meaning of Reproachable:

blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable

Related Words for Reproachable

bad, guilty, sinful, wicked, foolish, irresponsible, reckless, amerciable, chargeable, disciplinable, impeachable, indictable, punishable, criminal, illegal, illicit, unlawful, illegitimate, improper, wrongful

Near Antonyms of Reproachable

flawless, perfect, pure, guiltless, innocent

Word Forms of Reproachable

Inflections: reproached, reproaching, reproaches

Derived words: reproachable (adjective), reproacher (noun), reproachingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Reproachable

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Reproachable

What does "Reproachable" mean?

"Reproachable" means to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment.

What is another word for "Reproachable"?

Other words for "Reproachable" include blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, reprehensible and at fault. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reproachable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reproachable"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reproachable". Common alternatives include blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, reprehensible and at fault.

What is the opposite of "Reproachable"?

Antonyms of "Reproachable" include blameless, faultless, impeccable and irreproachable. Near antonyms include flawless, perfect, pure and guiltless.

How do you use "Reproachable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reproachable" in a sentence: "there are only a few reproachable lapses in a generally well-researched book".

Is "Reproachable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reproachable" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Reproachable"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Reproachable" meaning "deserving reproach or blame"?

When "Reproachable" (adjective) means deserving reproach or blame, synonyms include blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, reprehensible and at fault. Opposites in this sense include blameless, faultless, impeccable and irreproachable.