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Reprehension

Reprehension Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Reprehension?
[n] an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Reprehension: rebuke | reprimand | reproof | reproval Related Terms | Find terms related to Reprehension: See Also | admonishment | admonition | bawling out | berating | blowing up | castigation | chastening | chastisement | chewing out | chiding | correction | criticism | dressing down | earful | going-over | lecture | monition | objurgation | reproach | riot act | scolding | speech | talking to | unfavorable judgment | upbraiding | what for Reprehension In Webster's Dictionary \Rep`re*hen"sion\ (-sh?n), n. [L. reprehensio: cf.
F. r['e]pr['e]hension.]
Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
This Basilius took as though his mistress had given him
a secret reprehension that he had not showed more
gratefulness to Dorus. --Sir P.
Sidney.
Syn: Censure; reproof; reprimand. See {Admonition}.
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