Definition

1. Noun:
   • An act or expression of criticism and censure: "Reprehension" refers to the act of reprimanding, rebuking, or expressing strong disapproval of someone's behavior or actions. It implies a formal or severe criticism intended to correct a fault.

Usage

• "Reprehension" is a formal noun. It is used to describe the act of criticizing or censuring someone, often for a moral failing or error. It is less common in everyday speech and more typical in formal writing, legal contexts, or serious discussions about conduct.

Examples

• The judge's voice was full of reprehension as he addressed the corrupt official.
• Her report contained strong reprehension of the company's unethical practices.
• He accepted his teacher's reprehension for plagiarizing the essay without argument.

Advanced Usage

• "beyond reprehension": So bad it is impossible to adequately criticize or condemn.
  • The dictator's crimes were so vast they were beyond reprehension.
• "worthy of reprehension": Deserving of strong criticism or censure.
  • The deliberate spread of misinformation is worthy of reprehension.

Variants and Related Words

• Reprehensible (adj): Deserving censure or condemnation.
  • His actions were utterly reprehensible.
• Reprehend (verb, formal): To reprimand or censure.
  • The committee reprehended the member for his breach of confidentiality.

Synonyms

• Censure: Strong expression of disapproval.
• Rebuke: A sharp, stern disapproval.
• Reprimand: A formal, official rebuke.
• Admonition: A warning or gentle criticism.

Antonyms

• Praise: Expression of warm approval or admiration.
• Commendation: Formal or official praise.
• Approbation: Approval or praise.

Related Phrases

• "a word of reprehension": A critical or censuring remark.
  • She offered a word of reprehension about their careless attitude.
• "to draw/earn reprehension": To receive criticism or censure.
  • The policy drew sharp reprehension from human rights groups.

Noun

1. an act or expression of criticism and censure
   • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face