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above reproach — above/beyond reproach phrase impossible to criticize because of being so good Their handling of the affair has been absolutely beyond reproach. Thesaurus: perfect and perfectlysynonym Main entry: reproach * * * above (or beyond) reproach such… … Useful english dictionary
above reproach — ► above (or beyond) reproach such that no criticism can be made; perfect. Main Entry: ↑reproach … English terms dictionary
above reproach — See beyond reproach … Thesaurus of popular words
Above — A*bove , prep. [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. [root]199. See {Over}.] 1. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; opposed to {below} or {beneath}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
above all — Above A*bove , prep. [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. [root]199. See {Over}.] 1. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; opposed to {below} or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
beyond/above reproach — PERFECT, blameless, above suspicion, without fault, faultless, flawless, irreproachable, exemplary, impeccable, immaculate, unblemished, spotless, untarnished, stainless, unsullied, whiter than white; informal squeaky clean. → reproach … Useful english dictionary
above suspicion — I adjective above reproach, absolved, blameless, clean, clear, exculpable, faultless, free from guilt, free from wrong, guilt free, guiltless, impeccable, incorrupt, inculpable, innocent, irreprehensible, moral, sinless, taintless, unblamable,… … Law dictionary
above suspicion — [adj] innocent above reproach, blameless, guiltless, having clean hands*, inculpable, irreproachable, scrupulous, sinless; concept 545 … New thesaurus
reproach — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ bitter ▪ mild ▪ There was mild reproach in his tone. PREPOSITION ▪ above reproach, beyond … Collocations dictionary
reproach — 1 noun formal 1 (U) blame or disapproval for the things you have done: “Are you going already?” he cried, his voice full of reproach. | beyond/above reproach formal (=impossible to criticize; perfect): His behaviour throughout this affair has… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
