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reprehension

rep·re·hen·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rep-ri-hen-shuh n]
    • /ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/
    • /ˌre.prɪ.ˈhen.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rep-ri-hen-shuh n]
    • /ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/

Definitions of reprehension word

  • noun reprehension the act of reprehending; reproof; censure. 1
  • noun reprehension the act or an instance of reprehending; reproof or rebuke 0
  • noun reprehension the act of reprehending; reproof or censure 0
See all 3 definitions of reprehension

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Origin of reprehension

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin reprehēnsiōn- (stem of reprehēnsiō), equivalent to reprehēns(us) (past participle of reprehendere to reprehend) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Reprehension

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Reprehension

reprehension popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reprehension usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reprehension

noun reprehension

  • anathema — If something is anathema to you, you strongly dislike it.
  • denunciation — Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them.
  • earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
  • hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
  • hard times — a period of difficulties or hardship.

adverb reprehension

  • improperly — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
All 12 Synonyms of reprehension

Antonyms for reprehension

noun reprehension

  • absolution — If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done.
Just one Antonym for reprehension

Related words

  • reprimand

    a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
All related words to reprehension

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