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
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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
Yet, in order to teach the world a lesson of true humility, and administer a just reprehension to pride, he submitted to be born in a cave, amid the denizens of subterranean abodes.
From The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ by Kersey Graves
Cruelty of any kind called forth his strongest reprehension.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
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