1. (v. t.) To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.

2. (v. t.) To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid.

3. (n.) The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach.

4. (n.) A cause of blame or censure; shame; disgrace.

5. (n.) An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.

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