reproach

/ɹɪpɹˈə‍ʊt‍ʃ/

/ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ/

Reproach

a mild rebuke or criticism

disgrace or shame

to reproach

MAIN VERB

to criticize a person and voice the disappointment that is caused by their behavior

synonyms : upbraid

Examples

1. Their good works and religious calling put them beyond reproach.

2. Our actions must be above reproach.

3. The defeat of Moore is a reproach of a morally reprehensible candidate.

4. His behavior had to be beyond reproach all the time.