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Reprehension

Reprehension Definition And Meaning
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}.

Reprehension Definition And Meaning

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

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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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