reprehension
noun
the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.
reprehensively
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a word derived from
reprehension.
Example Sentences
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The will must indeed be weak, the spiritual vision reprehensively clouded, if these vague voices of nature could so disturb the serenity of the soul.
From The Far Horizon by Lucas Malet
The deputy from Blois was being cozened, was not displaying sufficient firmness, was reprehensively lacking in decision.
From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield
"Ye ain't got no sort o' means o' knowin' sech, Doctor," he said reprehensively, gauging the depths of the ignorance of the wise man.
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Mary Noailles Murfree
