The difference between Accuse and Reproach
When used as nouns, accuse means accusation, whereas reproach means a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
When used as verbs, accuse means to find fault with, to blame, to censure, whereas reproach means to criticize or rebuke someone.
check bellow for the other definitions of Accuse and Reproach
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Accuse as a verb (transitive):
To find fault with, to blame, to censure.
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Accuse as a verb (transitive):
To charge with having committed a crime or offence.
Examples:
"For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor."
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Accuse as a verb (intransitive):
To make an accusation against someone.
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Accuse as a noun (obsolete):
Accusation.
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Reproach as a noun:
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
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Reproach as a noun:
Disgrace or shame.
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Reproach as a verb:
To criticize or rebuke someone.
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Reproach as a verb:
To disgrace, or bring shame upon someone.