# 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" can 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/05/07)
* [1 Timothy 06:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/06/13)
* [Jeremiah 15:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/15/15)
* [Job 16:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/16/09)
* [Proverbs 18:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/18/03)