reproach vs criminate
criminate vs reproachreproach is a noun but criminate is not a noun.
reproach and criminate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reproach | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| criminate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
criminate is a hypernym of
reproach; that is, criminate is a
word with a broader meaning than reproach:
- reproach: express criticism towards
- criminate: bring an accusation against; level a charge against
| reproach (noun) | criminate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a mild rebuke or criticism | |
| disgrace or shame |
| reproach (verb) | criminate (verb) |
|---|---|
| express criticism towards | bring an accusation against; level a charge against |
| rebuke formally |
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