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Definitions

reprobation

[rep-ruh-bey-shuhn] / ˌrɛp rəˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
blame
Synonyms
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction

Example Sentences

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Public shaming and reprobation of a "perpetrator" is something new, and changes all the rules.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2018

His defense of the truth, however, apparently was enough to earn him Gingrich’s reprobation.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2017

The EPA deserved reprobation after the Gold King Mine spill, but today should get recognition for keeping its promise to list the project as a national Superfund priority.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2016

With various shades of reprobation, every major West European capital continued to express disapproval of Washington's resort to military might.

From Time Magazine Archive

There was no police investigation nor social reprobation.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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