# reproach, reproaches, reproached, reproaching, reproachfully

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

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H1442, H2659, H2778, H2781, H3637, H3639, H7036, G410, G423, G3059, G3679, G3680, G5195, G5196