noun
- expressions of disapproval or criticism; acts of blaming or censuring
Usage: formal; often plural
Examples
- The student faced reprehensions from the teacher for cheating on the exam.
- His constant reprehensions of his colleagues made him unpopular at work.
- The committee’s reprehensions of the proposal were harsh but fair.
- She accepted the reprehensions gracefully and promised to improve.
- The editorial contained sharp reprehensions of the government’s policies.
- Despite the reprehensions, he continued with his controversial research.