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REPROACHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Reproaching.

Reproaching - as a noun

A mild rebuke or criticism

Example: "Words of reproach"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebukereprehensionreprimandreproofreproval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Disgrace or shame

Example: "He brought reproach upon his family"

Reproaching - as a verb

Express criticism towards

Example: "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upbraid

Example Sentences

"She was reproaching herself for not studying harder for the exam."
"He resents his father for reproaching him for his mistakes."
"The teacher was reproaching the students for their lack of effort."
"She listened to her mother reproaching her about her messy room."
"The politician avoided reproaching his opponent directly."
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Word Game Points

Is REPROACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reproaching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPROACHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is REPROACHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reproaching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPROACHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is REPROACHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reproaching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPROACHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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