reprehension
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of reprehension
1325–75; Middle English < Latin reprehēnsiōn- (stem of reprehēnsiō ), equivalent to reprehēns ( us ) (past participle of reprehendere to reprehend ) + -iōn- -ion
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
An act like this cannot be committed and nobody be deserving of reprehension.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 by Joel Tyler Headley
Menelaus readily pardoned Helen, when material reparation had been exacted; there is no moral reprehension of the adultery itself.
From Greek Women by Mitchell Carroll
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