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Meanings of reproachful in English
Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective.
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Usage of reproachful in English
1
In her conduct towards her enemy, no reproachful sentiment lurks in secret.
2
In other days I protected you, he added, in a reproachful tone.
3
But he felt a pang: a deep reproachful hurt in his heart.
4
Mrs. Rolliver turned on her the reproachful gaze of the deceived benefactress.
5
She turned on him a face which was grave if not reproachful.
6
And at times she was self-reproachful for being thus exceeded in self-giving.
7
To all these his colleague replies in a low and reproachful whisper.
8
The reproachful names applied derisively to the two parties became fixed distinctions.
9
He found Billy awaiting him in the road, anxious and somewhat reproachful.
10
This is very scandalous to the brethren, and very reproachful unto themselves.
11
Christ, I thought, maybe old Bill had a right to sound reproachful.
12
He hadn't, and Chrystie sank together on the stool in reproachful surprise.
13
Overwhelmed with confusion, she darted a reproachful glance at him and muttered:
14
Then looking up at him with sorrowful and reproachful eyes, she said:
15
Again the reproachful look, which faded away as she met his eyes.
16
And when Nels got up he cast a reproachful glance at Madeline.
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
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