<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.<ul><li>Synonyms: criticize, condemn, reprehend, reprimand, abuse, chide</li><li>Antonyms: praise</li></ul></li><li>to upbraid.</li><li>to be a cause of blame or discredit to.<ul><li>Synonyms: shame</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>blame or censure conveyed in disapproval: a term of reproach.<ul><li>Synonyms: disapproval, condemnation, remonstrance, criticism, rebuke, reprehension</li><li>Antonyms: praise</li></ul></li><li>an expression of upbraiding, censure, or reproof.<ul><li>Synonyms: disapproval, condemnation, remonstrance, criticism, rebuke, reprehension</li><li>Antonyms: praise</li></ul></li><li>disgrace, discredit, or blame incurred: to bring reproach on one's family.<ul><li>Synonyms: scorn, infamy, ignominy, opprobrium, obloquy, odium, disrepute, shame, dishonor</li><li>Antonyms: honor</li></ul></li><li>a cause or occasion of disgrace or discredit.</li><li>the Reproaches. Also called Improperia.</li><li>a series of antiphons sung in church on Good Friday, consisting of words addressed by Christ to His people, reminding them of His mercies and of their ingratitude.</li><li>an object of scorn or contempt.</li></ul>