reprehension

American  

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

noun

1. the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.

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reprehension British  

/ ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reprehending; reproof or rebuke

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Other Word Forms

• reprehensive adjective
• reprehensively adverb

Etymology

Origin of reprehension

1325–75; Middle English < Latin reprehēnsiōn- (stem of reprehēnsiō ), equivalent to reprehēns ( us ) (past participle of reprehendere to reprehend ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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

Menelaus readily pardoned Helen, when material reparation had been exacted; there is no moral reprehension of the adultery itself.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

"Why are those cotton-cars still standing there this morning, after the orders I gave you yesterday?" asked Levi, in tones of severest reprehension, as that official came up.

From Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys by McElroy, John