Reproaches (8)
I believe the answer is:
upbraids
'reproaches' is the definition.
('upbraid' can be a synonym of 'reproach')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for upbraids that I've seen before include "Rebukes" , "Scolds about arid pubs" , "Twits" , "carpets" , "Chides" .)