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Advanced level · 11+ exam standard

reproach

noun · Say it: /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

What it means

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Reproach is when someone shows that they are disappointed or upset with what someone else did. It's like when your mum frowns at you because you broke her favourite vase. She doesn't have to say a lot of words; you can just tell she's not happy with what happened.

When Tim forgot to do his homework, his teacher gave him a look of reproach because she knew he could do better.

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