1. expressions of disapproval or criticism for a fault or mistake
Usage: plural of reproach

1. criticizes or expresses disapproval of someone for their actions or behavior
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• Her mother’s reproaches about her messy room fell on deaf ears.
• The coach’s reproaches motivated the team to practice harder.
• He couldn’t bear the reproaches in her disappointed eyes.
• She reproaches herself for not studying harder for the exam.
• The teacher reproaches students who don’t complete their homework.
• His conscience reproaches him for lying to his parents.
• The editorial reproaches the mayor for broken campaign promises.