reprehension

noun

Definition of reprehensionnext
as in condemnation

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Recent Examples of reprehension Putin is a formidable opponent who is worthy of reprehension. — Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprehension
  1. condemnation
  2. censure
  3. criticism
  4. denunciation
  5. reprobation
  6. opprobrium
  7. reproach
Noun
  • There’s always a ready audience, especially when the pesky Jewish state of Israel loudly refuses to join the chorus of condemnation and defends itself with force.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • Advertisement Some of Takaichi’s past remarks around work have drawn condemnation from the National Defense Counsel for Victims of Karoshi, which is led by Hiroshi Kawahito, an attorney who represented Takahashi’s family.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of condemnation
Noun
  • Kelly keeps his official letter of censure from Hegseth taped to the door of his Senate office.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Establish that violations of the policy may be addressed publicly by the board and may result in board censure.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of censure
Noun
  • However, criticism comes with the territory for quarterbacks, and Madsen has faced his share — mostly over his size and arm strength.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • The allegation was just part of a drumbeat of US criticism over the cartels’ political protection rackets.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Russia withdrew from the convention in 2025 following denunciations by other Ramsar members of the war in Ukraine and its destructive effects on wetlands in that country.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His denunciation so incensed far-right Israelis that a number of activists were detained while protesting his son’s bar mitzvah in Jerusalem the next year, Emanuel recalled.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of denunciation
Noun
  • Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
  • 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.
    — Sonia Pérez D. and Christopher Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2023
Definition of reprobation
Noun
  • Despite Musk’s opprobrium, two-time Oscar winner Nolan’s Odyssey has been a huge box office hit globally and looks set to become the British director’s highest-grossing film.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2026
  • But Khalil’s killing elicited widespread opprobrium.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of opprobrium
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  • The likelihood of being dealt is a best-guess projection (from red as unlikely through yellow to green as likely), and the rankings are beyond reproach.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • In Austria, mountain rescuers are heroic figures beyond reproach.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
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