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

One particularly problematic scene has the villagers, among them the lovestruck and jealous Wilf, confronting Philip until he is forced to lash out physically, leading to further condemnation.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
With protests against the moves beginning to take shape, the crackdowns show no signs of letting up, even as international attention and condemnation begins to pour in.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

Apple prefaced its reveal with a denunciation of foldables that open into a square aspect ratio.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
What Assange wanted was not a system hardened against attacks, but one tied in knots, hopelessly conflicted and filled with suspicion, denunciations, and purges.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of denunciation

Noun

The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Careers made and ruined, departments torn apart, writing programs turned into sensitivity seminars, political witch hunts, public opprobrium, ignorant media attacks, the whole ball of wax.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
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

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