Reproach and Smudge

Reproach

Reproach noun - A cause of shame.

Smudge and reproach are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smudge" instead a noun "Reproach".

Smudge

Smudge noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.
Usage example: the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal

Reproach and smudge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reproach" instead a noun "Smudge".

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

How words are described

single single reproach single smudge
Cite this Source
Smudge and Reproach. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/reproach/smudge
Reproach & Smudge. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/reproach/smudge>.
Smudge or Reproach. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/reproach/smudge.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "reproach" and "smudge" have occurred on timeline