above reproach Definition

reproach
verb reproaches, reproached, reproaching

1a. To express disapproval of, or disappointment with, someone for a fault or some wrong done;

Thesaurus: criticize, scold, upbraid, reprimand, berate, reprove, admonish, chide, censure, defame, disparage, condemn, reprehend, animadvert.
1b. To blame someone.

noun

1. An act of reproaching.
2. A rebuke or expression of disappointment.

Thesaurus: scorn, disapproval, contempt, stigma, blame, condemnation, censure.
Form: reproaches (often)
3. A cause of disgrace or shame.

Thesaurus: disgrace, discredit.

Derivative: reproachable
adj

Derivative: reproacher
noun

Derivative: reproachful
adj

Expressing disapproval or disappointment
Thesaurus: critical, fault-finding, opprobrious, scolding, reproving, disapproving, admonitory, monitory, condemnatory, castigatory, censorious; Antonym: complimentary.

Derivative: reproachfully
adverb

Derivative: reproachfulness
noun

Idiom: above reproach (beyond reproach)

Too good to be criticized; perfect.

Etymology: 15c: from French reprochier, from Latin prope near.