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reprehension

[rep-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /


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He has maintained his position despite reprehension from his colleagues, his political party and even members of his family.

From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

The latest developments and move by Putin were met with reprehension by many countries around the world.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2022

And yet after three weeks of reprehension — Helen was short, Ralph cool, even the girls seemed wary of her — she began to feel her attitude weakening.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

The shame and the reproach are for the author of the stain, who exposes himself to double reprehension, by the countenance he virtually lends to the cause of immorality.

From The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) by Various

But as to the reprehension itself, it would seem to have been not on a point of doctrine at all, but of conduct.

From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Thomas W. Allies


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