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

This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.

— Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Beneath the memoir runs a steady defense of everyday Beirutis and, equally, a condemnation of the world that distances itself from their pain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

Russia withdrew from the convention in 2025 following denunciations by other Ramsar members of the war in Ukraine and its destructive effects on wetlands in that country.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
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

Definition of denunciation

Noun

The latest appearance will do little to quell criticism of Infantino, who is standing currently unopposed for re-election as FIFA president.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
On top of that, Saka downplayed all the criticisms of Tuchel coming into Saturday’s match.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

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
But Khalil’s killing elicited widespread opprobrium.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

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