1
as in denying
to be unwilling to grant
the board will most likely reprobate the request for parole
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2
as in refusing
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
without hesitation she reprobated such an indecent idea
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as in denouncing
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
spent much of her talk reprobating the callous indifference of a materialistic society to the suffering of people in the third world
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprobating
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And Pete Hegseth’s advice on sending in federal forces can be inferred by his support of a pastor calling for denying women the vote.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Egbert made her point as a legislative committee met at the Capitol to consider a bill by a fellow representative, Republican Lucas Cayler of Caldwell, to limit instances in which criminal charges can be brought against parents for denying medical care or other basic needs to their children.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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After first refusing to negotiate with Russia, Zelenskyy has repeatedly said that the only way of resolving difficult issues, including territory, is through a meeting with Putin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war, raising the concerns of nonproliferation experts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The backlash was swift and virulent enough to compel filmmakers and celebrities like Mike Leigh, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, and Mark Ruffalo to sign an open letter denouncing Berlinale’s silence around Palestine and Gaza.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2026
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Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Whether a client was pushed out after rejecting a supervisor’s advances, denied leave during pregnancy, or targeted for speaking up, the firm builds cases that reflect the full picture of workplace dynamics.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Viganò, who is the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, was excommunicated in 2024 for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’ authority and rejecting the Second Vatican Council that modernized the Roman Catholic Church.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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During his speech on Tuesday, the President suggested that those prices were declining.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have carried significant operating losses in recent years, topping £200m in each of the three seasons before last, as declining revenues combined with significant cost increases.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Damage was further done after Harry issued a statement condemning the online coverage Meghan had received without first consulting Charles or William.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Criticizing a state was not the same as condemning a people.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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This skeptical energy plays under the surface of the novel (Hjorth’s funniest) as Johanna begins to surveil her mother, ignoring her sister’s perfectly reasonable requests to leave her in peace.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sun Sentinel commentary criticizing legislation that would allow Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System to collaborate overlooks the real needs of patients, and the data before us.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of the very people criticizing you are the ones asking for more access.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reprobating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprobating. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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