noun
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disapproval, blame, or censure
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Christianity condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; rejection by God
Other Word Forms
- reprobationary adjective
- reprobative adjective
- reprobatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of reprobation
1400–50; late Middle English reprobacion < Late Latin reprobātiōn- (stem of reprobātiō ) rejection, equivalent to reprobāt ( us ) ( reprobate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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President Alejandro Giammattei was deeply unpopular at home, but other than occasional statements of reprobation from the United States and Europe, had managed to consolidate his control of the justice system with little consequence.
From Seattle Times
He was warm in his reprobation of Mr. Elton’s conduct; it had been unpardonable rudeness; and Mrs. Elton’s looks also received the due share of censure.
From Literature
He singled out China and Russia for reprobation after working here to enlist U.S. allies in what he has repeatedly cast as the existential battle of the 21st century.
From Washington Post
But his constant complaining, his theatrical tumbles and repeated attempts to win penalties earned widespread reprobation.
From Reuters
Mild reprobations such “it is unfortunate the president said that” were laughable understatements incompatible with a proper conscience and more the result of strategic thinking.
From New York Times
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