reprochar

to reproach

verb reh-proh-CHAHR Rare

Also means

to blame

Usage Note

Reprochar expresses a mild but pointed criticism directed at someone, typically by someone who feels let down. It takes an indirect object: le reproché su actitud (I reproached him for his attitude). The related noun is reproche. It is more restrained than culpar (to blame) or acusar (to accuse).

Examples

"No le reproches algo que no fue su culpa."

Natural Translation

Don't reproach him for something that wasn't his fault.

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