noun
- the act of criticizing or expressing disapproval of someone or something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The senator’s comments drew swift reprehension from his colleagues.
- Her reprehension of the company’s policies was both thorough and justified.
- The teacher’s gentle reprehension helped the student understand his mistake.
- The editorial contained a strong reprehension of the mayor’s decision.
- He accepted the reprehension with grace and promised to do better.
- The board’s reprehension of the CEO was delivered in a closed meeting.