1
as in guilty
deserving reproach or blame
a reprehensible tyrant, who oppressed his country for decades, has finally been brought to justice
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as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
your behavior towards the other team was truly reprehensible, so you're being suspended from the next three games
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Recent Examples of reprehensible
The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, any alleged misconduct on her part seems almost as reprehensible as the bank fraud that led to Trump’s conviction for inflating the value of his assets to obtain favorable loan and insurance rates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, any alleged misconduct on her part seems almost as reprehensible as the bank fraud that led to Trump’s conviction for inflating the value of his assets to obtain favorable loan and insurance rates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprehensible
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Because access to opportunity is not evenly distributed, Patel adds that receiving help isn’t something to feel guilty about.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The indictment alleging mortgage fraud came after former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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These include offensive strategic weapons developments and missile defense initiatives that Russia views as threats to its nuclear deterrence.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Auburn hired Dillingham as offensive coordinator.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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His Stoic Challenge framework invites you to see a setback not as something terrible, blameworthy or unfair but instead as a test of your ingenuity and resilience.—
Hanna Hart,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But Miss Manners acknowledges that there is also the less blameworthy impulse to offer comfort — not just sympathy — when there is no real comfort to be offered.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is an unacceptable physical and emotional power dynamic, even in a fantasy.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Anything less than the protection of creators and their rights is unacceptable.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Also in the Prem, Chris Richards was arguably culpable on Liverpool’s late equalizer, but was then spared by Eddie Nketiah’s dramatic 97th-minute winner.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chicago's lawsuit says Glock has sold its firearms, despite knowing they can be easily converted, and Glock and stores like Eagles Sports Range are culpable for the spread of modified handguns.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Powell might have been appealing enough to make this goofy premise work if Russ and his alter ego weren’t two of the most obnoxious TV characters in recent memory—and if the show didn’t seem cobbled together from older, better sports comedies.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Apple's obnoxious $100-or-$200-per-tier upgrade pricing for storage and RAM is usually the worst part about any of its products, so any upgrade that eliminates that upcharge for anyone is worth calling out.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Violations are punishable by a minimum of five years, and up to 20 years, in federal prison.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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First degree official misconduct is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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This can prevent mold and mildew growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors and damage to the dishwasher.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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But too much fiber at once can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, like gas and bloating.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Reprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprehensible. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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