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[rep-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /


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He has maintained his position despite reprehension from his colleagues, his political party and even members of his family.

From New York Times Jun. 23, 2022

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

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2022

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.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

This episode and the execution of this sentence caused much reprehension and unfavorable comment in England, where, it would seem, whipping and ear-lopping were rife enough to be little noted.

From Curious Punishments of Bygone Days by Alice Morse Earle

A person of any age or station may be liable to reprehension in case of wrong conduct; but reproof is the act of a superior.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster




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