reprehension

American  

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

noun

1. the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.

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reprehension British  

/ ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reprehending; reproof or rebuke

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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

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

And that in a matter on which reprehension would have been doubly expected, if merited.

From The History of Freedom by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

As to the employment of noises of any kind whatever, produced by the stick of the conductor upon his desk, or by his foot upon the platform, they call for no other than unreserved reprehension.

From The Orchestral Conductor Theory of His Art by Berlioz, Hector