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REPROACHES Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word reproaches. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word reproaches. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REPROACHES

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admonishes
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

blames
verbv
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

censures
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastises
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizes
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denounces
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disapproves
verbv
verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

rebukes
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

scolds
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

upbraids
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

upbraid
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

dishonor
nounn
noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

obloquy
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

opprobrium
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REPROACHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reproaches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
accuse criminate disgrace ignominy impeach incriminate rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval shame

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