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reprehension

[ rep-ri-hen-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.


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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··· [rep-ri-, hen, -siv], adjective
  • r·s· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of reprehension1

1325–75; Middle English < Latin ŧԲō- (stem of ŧԲō ), equivalent to ŧԲ ( us ) (past participle of reprehendere to reprehend ) + -ō- -ion
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He has maintained his position despite reprehension from his colleagues, his political party and even members of his family.

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The latest developments and move by Putin were met with reprehension by many countries around the world.

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Latinos in the United States have overwhelmingly supported President Obama during his six years in office, so Figueroa's racial comment on the First Lady has been met with both surprise and reprehension.

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And yet after three weeks of reprehension — Helen was short, Ralph cool, even the girls seemed wary of her — she began to feel her attitude weakening.

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In the conduct of this Society, there was an act of injustice to Mr. Robbins which, in my view of it, deserves reprehension.

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