Re·proach v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reproached p. pr. & vb. n. Reproaching.]
1. To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace. [Obs.]
I thought your marriage fit; else imputation,
For that he knew you, might reproach your life. --Shak.
2. To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ. --1 Peter iv. 14.
That this newcomer, Shame,
There sit not, and reproach us as unclean. --Milton.
Mezentius . . . with his ardor warmed
His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight.
Repelled the victors. --Dryden.
Syn: -- To upbraid; censure; blame; chide; rebuke; condemn; revile; vilify.