reproach
intermediateB2/rɪˈproʊtʃ/ · re-proach
to express disapproval or disappointment to someone.
Meanings
to express disapproval or disappointment to someone.
کسی سے عدم اطمینان یا نا خوشی کا اظہار کرنا۔
نکتہ چینی
nukta cheeni
Common Collocations
- harsh reproach
- reproach for mistakes
- face reproach
Example Sentences
She had to reproach him for his irresponsible behavior.
اسے اُس کی بے جواب دہی کے لیے نکتہ چینی کرنی پڑی۔
Usay us ki bejawab dehi ke liye nukta cheeni karni pari.
His constant reproach made her feel guilty.
اُس کی مسلسل نکتہ چینی نے اُسے شرمندہ کر دیا۔
Us ki musalsal nukta cheeni ne use sharminda kar diya.
He accepted his mother's reproach with humility.
اُس نے اپنی ماں کی نکتہ چینی کو عاجزی کے ساتھ قبول کیا۔
Us ne apni maan ki nukta cheeni ko aajzi ke sath qabool kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'reproach' as 're' (again) + 'proach' (to come near). It’s about coming near to criticize.
Imagine a teacher approaching a student with a disappointed expression, ready to express disapproval.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بہت نازک ہے دل اُس کا، نکتہ چینی کی بات ہے؛ سنتے اگر وہ میرے دل کی، تو بات رخصت ہوتی ہے۔
Bahut naazuk hai dil us ka, nukta cheeni ki baat hai; Sunte agar woh mere dil ki, to baat rukhsat hoti hai.
Her heart is very delicate, it's about reproach; if she listens to my heart, the matter is resolved.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی خامیوں کو چھوڑ، دوسروں کی نکتہ چینی میں وقت نہ ضائع کر۔
Apni khamiyon ko chhod, dusron ki nukta cheeni mein waqt na zaya kar.
Leave your own flaws; don't waste time in reproaching others.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "reprochier" — to blame, rebuke
First known use: 15th century
The word comes from Old French 'reprochier', which itself is derived from the Latin 'reprobare', meaning to disapprove. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.