reproaches
Words of disapproval
Reproaches are expressions of disapproval or disappointment directed at someone for a fault or failure.
The word carries a tone of sorrowful criticism rather than harsh condemnation: Her silence was full of reproaches.
To be above reproach or beyond reproach is to be blameless—immune to such criticism.
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- reproofExpression of blame
scolding · chiding · upbraiding · berating · castigation · denunciation · condemnation · tongue-lashing
Guilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- regretSorrow over past actions
compunction · self-condemnation · self-blame · pangs · conscience · ruefulness · contriteness · repentance
Mild anger or disapproval
- disdainScornful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- frowningFacial expression of displeasure
tut-tutting · disfavor · disappointment · dissatisfaction · disapprobation · derision · deprecation · opprobrium
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
reproof · scolding · chiding · upbraiding · berating · castigation · denunciation · condemnation · tongue-lashing · dressing-down
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
- shamePainful awareness of failure
regret · compunction · self-condemnation · self-blame · pangs · conscience · ruefulness · contriteness · repentance · sorrow
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
frowning · tut-tutting · disfavor · disappointment · dissatisfaction · disapprobation · derision · deprecation · opprobrium · disesteem
- criticismscriticizes, disparages, condemns, denounces, censures
- disapprovaldisapproval, scowl, disapprove, disapproves, frown
- Holy WeekMaundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Holy Thursday, Palm Sunday
- Lenten MusicGregorian chant, Lamentations, sacred chants, plainsong, tracts
- outcriescries, screams, shouts, yells, howls
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, rallies
reproachespraises
Verbally commends
compliments · commends · applauds · lauds · extols
reproachescredits
Units toward graduation
honors · vindicates · absolves · exonerates · defends
- beyond reproachImmune to criticism
- above reproachBeyond any criticism
- not above reproach
reproach, reproachable, reproaching, reproached, unreproachable