To reproach for some fault or offense; charge reproachfully; reproach: regularly followed by with or for (rarely of) before the thing imputed.To offer as an accusation or charge against some person or thing: with to before the person or thing blamed.Specifically, to reprove with severity; chide.To bring reproach on; be a reproach to.To make a subject of reproach or chiding.Synonyms Mock, Flout, etc. See taunt.To utter upbraidings or reproaches.n. The act of upbraiding; reproach; contumely; abuse.