See reproach in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To criticize for a fault or an offense:
admonish, call down, castigate, chastise, chide, dress down, rap1, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, scold, tax, upbraid. (Informal) bawl out, lambaste. (Slang) chew out. Idioms: bring (or call) (or take) to task, call on the carpet, haul (or rake) over the coals, let someone have it. See attack, praiseTo cause to feel embarrassment, dishonor, and often guilt:
shame. Idioms: put to shame, put to the blush. See respect
noun
Words expressive of strong disapproval:
admonishment, admonition, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, scolding. (Slang) rap1. See praiseAn implied criticism:
reflection, slur. See praise
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