reprobation

noun

Definition of reprobationnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprobation
  1. condemnation
  2. denunciation
  3. censure
  4. criticism
  5. reprehension
  6. opprobrium
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
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  • One of the few factors that could impede a Democratic wave in this year’s midterms is the party’s own unpopularity; polling suggests that plenty of voters outside college campuses might also nod along to El-Sayed’s denunciation of Democrats.
    — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • The Iranian denunciation coincided with comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Kyiv had ‌noted Russia ⁠was passing on to Iran its satellite observations in the Middle East to enable it to direct strikes in the region.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Definition of denunciation
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Putin is a formidable opponent who is worthy of reprehension.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021
Definition of reprehension
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  • 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
Definition of opprobrium

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