咎める
1
to blame;to reproach;to censure;to rebuke;to reprove;to find fault;to take to task;to criticize;to criticise
先生は彼女が間違ったことを咎めた。
The teacher blamed her for the mistake.
2
to question (a suspect);to challenge
守衛にとがめられた。
I was challenged by a gatekeeper.
3
to aggravate (an injury);to be aggravated;to get inflamed
4
to prick (one's conscience)
See also:
気がとがめる (きがとがめる)
Other forms
尤める 【とがめる】 (search-only kanji form)