reprehension

Example Sentences

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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

So far, then, as such interests were concerned, any contradiction of those doctrines, any substitution of the material for the supernatural, must needs have met with reprehension.

From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William

Reflection is often from mere ill feeling, and is likely to be more personal and less impartial than reprehension; we often speak of unkind or unjust reflections.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin