English Explanatory Dictionary

reprehension

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈhɛnʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reprehension.wav

Word forms

reprehension reprehensions

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin reprehensio, reprehensionis.

Synonyms

admonishment censure dispraise attainder attainture attaintment blame condemnation condemning damnation disapprobation disapproval improbation reprehension brickbatting castigation chastisement criticism critique discommendation panning vituperation

Related words

reprehend reprehensible
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