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meaning of reproach #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:38 pm   meaning of reproach
 

His character was not above reproach.

Does it mean his character is blameworthy or bad?
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meaning of reproach #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 13, 2009 13:51 pm   meaning of reproach
 

It means that his character had some weak points.
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meaning of reproach #3 (permalink) Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:45 am   meaning of reproach
 

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