REPROBATION Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

reprobation

noun

Definition of reprobation

as in condemnation

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Recent Examples of reprobation 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 Fast forward a few years, and reprobation of Walmart’s sharp tactics has faded. — Marc Levinson, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2021 Coaches and executives around the sport spoke out in a chorus of reprobation. — Bruce Schoenfeld, Esquire, 25 Sep. 2017

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Noun

Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

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
Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official.

— Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of denunciation

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After the censure on Monday, Hulsey again tried to exclude the city administrator from council business when the governing body went into executive session.

— Rachel Royster July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
The escalation should start with a warning from the chair, followed by a motion of the board of censure (asking the owner to quiet down), followed by a motion to eject the offending owner from the meeting.

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of censure

Noun

The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Asked about the greenwashing criticism, a Council spokesperson said companies active in the fossil fuel sector can still contribute to the transition, for example by developing low-carbon fuels or building electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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