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reproach vs reprimand

reprimand vs reproach

reproach and reprimand both are nouns.

reproach and reprimand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reproach Yes No Yes No
reprimand Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reprimand is a hypernym of reproach; that is, reprimand is a word with a broader meaning than reproach:
  • reproach: a mild rebuke or criticism
  • reprimand: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of reproach include rebuke, reprehension, reproof, reproval.
reproach (noun) reprimand (noun)
a mild rebuke or criticism an act or expression of criticism and censure
disgrace or shame
reproach (verb) reprimand (verb)
express criticism towards rebuke formally
censure severely or angrily
Difference between reproach and reprimand

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