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reproach vs blame

blame vs reproach

reproach and blame both are nouns.

reproach is not an adjective while blame is an adjective.

reproach and blame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reproach Yes No Yes No
blame Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, blame is a hyponym of reproach; that is, blame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reproach:
  • reproach: a mild rebuke or criticism
  • blame: a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Other hyponyms of reproach include self-reproach, self-reproof, rap.
reproach (noun) blame (noun)
a mild rebuke or criticism a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
disgrace or shame an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
reproach (adjective) blame (adjective)
expletives used informally as intensifiers
reproach (verb) blame (verb)
express criticism towards attribute responsibility to
put or pin the blame on
harass with constant criticism
Difference between reproach and blame

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