reprehension

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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

In the conduct of this Society, there was an act of injustice to Mr. Robbins which, in my view of it, deserves reprehension.

From Recollections of Windsor Prison; Containing Sketches of its History and Discipline with Appropriate Strictures and Moral and Religious Reflection by Reynolds, John N.

A relative heard of it, and one day took occasion to speak to the good widow in the way of brotherly reprehension.

From The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de