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

NOUN

blame

Synonyms

STRONG

accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade

WEAK

exprobation

Antonyms

STRONG

absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

Latinos in the United States have overwhelmingly supported President Obama during his six years in office, so Figueroa's racial comment on the First Lady has been met with both surprise and reprehension.

From BBC

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

From Project Gutenberg

Lord Dewry retorted with reproach and reprehension; and his brother, in a moment of frantic passion, brought the curse of Cain upon his own head.

From Project Gutenberg

An act like this cannot be committed and nobody be deserving of reprehension.

From Project Gutenberg

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