2. Opprobrius; scurrilous. [Obs.] Sir T. Elyot.

-- Re*proach"a*ble*ness, n. -- Re*proach"a*bly, adv.

Re*proach"er (-?r), n. One who reproaches.

Re*proach"ful (-f?l), a. 1. Expressing or containing reproach;

upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive.

The reproachful speeches . . . That he hath breathed in my dishonor

here.

Shak.

2. Occasioning or deserving reproach; shameful; base; as, a reproachful

life.

Syn. -- Opprobrious; contumelious; abusive; offensive; insulting;

contemptuous; scornful; insolent; scurrilous; disreputable;

discreditable; dishonorable; shameful; disgraceful; scandalous; base;

vile; infamous.

-- Re*proach"ful*ly (r&?;-pr&?;ch"f&?;l-l&?;), adv. --

Re*proach"ful*ness, n.

Re*proach"less, a. Being without reproach.

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