reproach

As an adjective blameworthy

is deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.

As a noun reproach is

a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

As a verb reproach is

to criticize or rebuke someone.

As nouns the difference between reproach and reprieve

is that reproach is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism while reprieve is the cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

As verbs the difference between reproach and reprieve

is that reproach is to criticize or rebuke someone while reprieve is to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.

As a noun reproach

is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

As a verb reproach

is to criticize or rebuke someone.

As an adjective contemptuous is

showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.