reprehension

noun

rep·re·hen·sion ˌre-pri-ˈhen(t)-shən

: the act of reprehending : censure

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Putin is a formidable opponent who is worthy of reprehension. —

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Etymology

Middle English reprehensioun, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reprehension, from Latin reprehension-, reprehensio, from reprehendere

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Reprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reprehension. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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reprehension

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rep·re·hen·sion ˌrep-ri-ˈhen-chən

: the act of reprehending : condemnation

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