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