Deprecation vs Reproach - What's the difference?
deprecation | reproach | Related terms |
(uncountable) The act of deprecating.
(countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
Entreaty]] for pardon; [[petition, petitioning.
(countable) An imprecation or curse.
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
* {{quote-book
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Disgrace or shame.
To criticize or rebuke someone.
* Bible, 1 Peter iv. 14
* Milton
* Dryden
To disgrace, or bring shame upon someone.
* Shakespeare
Deprecation is a related term of reproach.
As nouns the difference between deprecation and reproach
is that deprecation is prayer asking for happiness or misfortune to befall others while reproach is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.As a verb reproach is
to criticize or rebuke someone.deprecation
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(wikipedia deprecation)Noun
Anagrams
*reproach
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Noun
(reproaches)citation, passage=My father made no reproach in his letters and only took notice of my science by inquiring into my occupations more particularly than before.}}
Verb
- if ye be reproached for the name of Christ
- That this newcomer, Shame, / There sit not, and reproach us as unclean.
- Mezentius with his ardour warmed / His fainting friends, reproached their shameful flight, / Repelled the victors.
- I thought your marriage fit; else imputation, / For that he knew you, might reproach your life.
