reproaching

Example Sentences

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Buzsáki's article reminds me of my dad reproaching me and my siblings by saying, “You look with your eyes, not your hands.”

From Scientific American • Sep. 24, 2022

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

Soon, he even felt comfortable reproaching his mentors.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2019

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