# reproach #

## Definition: ##

To reproach someone means to criticize or disapprove of that person's character or behavior. A reproach is the negative comment about the person.

* Saying that a person is "above reproach" or "beyond reproach" or "without reproach" means that this person behaves in a God-honoring way and there is little or nothing that could be said in criticism of him.
* The word "reproach" could also be translated as "accusation" or "shame" or "disgrace."
* "To reproach" could also be translated as "to rebuke" or "to accuse" or "to criticize," depending on the context.

(See also: [accuse](../other/accuse.md), [rebuke](../other/rebuke.md), [shame](../other/shame.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 05:7-8](en/tn/1ti/help/05/07)
* [1 Timothy 06:13-14](en/tn/1ti/help/06/13)
* [Jeremiah 15:15-16](en/tn/jer/help/15/15)
* [Job 16:9-10](en/tn/job/help/16/09)
* [Proverbs 18:3-4](en/tn/pro/help/18/03)

## Word Data:##

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