Dictionary Definition
reprehension n : an act or expression of
criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on
his face" [syn: rebuke,
reproof, reproval, reprimand]
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English
Noun
- the act, or an expression of, criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
Derived terms
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
admonishment, admonition, anathema, arraignment, blame, castigation, censure, chastisement, chiding, condemnation, correction, damnation, decrial, denouncement, denunciation, excoriation, flaying, fulmination, fustigation, impeachment, indictment, lecture, lesson, objurgation, pillorying, rating, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprobation, reproof, reproval, scolding, sermon, skinning alive, spanking, stricture, upbraiding