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REPROACHING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word reproaching. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word reproaching. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REPROACHING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

chiding
verbv
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

blaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

criticizing
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

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

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REPROACHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reproaching, 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

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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