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reprehensible

[rep-ri-hen-suh-buhl] / ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn sə bəl /


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Thoreau believed slavery was morally reprehensible, and refused to pay a poll tax supporting the government that allowed it.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"The smears being thrown against her are reprehensible and hypocritical," Rupert McNeil, former head of HR at the Civil Service said recently.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

In a statement on Sunday, Pretti's parents asked for the truth to come out, adding: "The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Back then, yes, of course, I was a victim of a reprehensible system of government.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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