reprehension
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- reprehensive adjective
- reprehensively adverb
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
The latest developments and move by Putin were met with reprehension by many countries around the world.
From Seattle Times
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.
From BBC
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 Literature
In the conduct of this Society, there was an act of injustice to Mr. Robbins which, in my view of it, deserves reprehension.
From Project Gutenberg
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