as in condemnation
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Recent Examples of reprehension
Putin is a formidable opponent who is worthy of reprehension.
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Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021
Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprehension
Noun
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Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s latest tour de force is an absurdist, boldly surprising condemnation of his homeland.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mike Hallquist to make a motion for Seals's censure, which failed and was followed by cheering support by Seals' supporters.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The House voted to table the resolution 214-213, preventing it from moving to debate and a vote on the underlying censure, effectively ending Mace’s effort to formally reprimand Omar and remove her from committees.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
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The criticism drew a sharp and dismissive response from Kelani Jordan.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Far from being simply a denunciation of marginalization, the song becomes a sincere embrace of vulnerable childhoods, highlighting the pain of those who grow up in poverty, neglect, and, often, are forced into crime as a means of survival.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cinema sometimes has to know how to give in to a cause, but another thing entirely is to impoverish cinema by attributing to documentary cinema a mere and strict role of denunciation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Sonia Pérez D. and Christopher Sherman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 July 2023
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Fast forward a few years, and reprobation of Walmart’s sharp tactics has faded.—
Marc Levinson,
WSJ,
7 Mar. 2021
Noun
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The opprobrium would be too loud.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Proliferators, including democracies, may be willing to accept the eventual international opprobrium that comes with violating or withdrawing from nonproliferation accords in the name of national security.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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The wordplay, like a karaoke bar called A Lone Star is Born, is beyond reproach.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Felix leaves without saying a word and catches a look of reproach from Fiona’s children, who do their homework at the living-room table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Reprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprehension. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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