noun
reprehension
Reprehension (noun) means a sharp telling-off given to someone for what they have done.
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A sharp telling-off given to someone for what they have done.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin reprehensio, reprehensionis.
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Rhymes for reprehension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of reprehension?
"reprehension" (noun) means a sharp telling-off given to someone for what they have done.
What is another word for reprehension?
Other words for "reprehension" include reprimand, reproval, rebuke, reproof.
What is the opposite of reprehension?
The opposite of "reprehension" is approbation.