Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blame | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
reproach | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blame (noun) | reproach (noun) |
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a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | a mild rebuke or criticism |
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | disgrace or shame |
blame (adjective) | reproach (adjective) |
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expletives used informally as intensifiers |
blame (verb) | reproach (verb) |
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attribute responsibility to | express criticism towards |
put or pin the blame on | |
harass with constant criticism |