reproaching
Example Sentences
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Instead of reproaching her, he ended up comforting her and patting her on the shoulder, she said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022
It appeared clear to Elder that the presidential candidate was reproaching the journalist out for waffling on an important story.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2021
Second, critics said Mr. Greenblatt was not explaining the administration’s policies to a skeptical Palestinian audience as much as reproaching their leaders for what he believes is their shortsightedness.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2019
When, in the 1930s, some of the remaining Nordophiles began reproaching the Up Helly Aa committee for allowing guizers to choose fancy dress over Viking tunics, Charles Manson, the committee secretary, replied emphatically.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2015
Ron got back off the bed, put his arm around her once more, and frowned at Harry as though reproaching him for lack of tact.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
