reprehension
noun
rep·re·hen·sion ˌre-pri-ˈhen(t)-shən 
: the act of reprehending : censure
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Putin is a formidable opponent who is worthy of reprehension. 
Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021
Arkansas Online, 17 June 2021 Word History
Etymology
Middle English reprehensioun, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reprehension, from Latin reprehension-, reprehensio, from reprehendere
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
reprehension
noun
as in censure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- censure
- condemnation
- reprobation
- denunciation
- dispraise
- criticism
- opprobrium
- reproach
- antagonism
- blame
- disrelish
- hostility
- disapprobation
- distaste
- objection
- disparagement
- antipathy
- disapproval
- belittlement
- discountenance
- rejection
- opposition
- disesteem
- thumbs-down
- displeasure
- dislike
- deprecation
- disfavor
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approbation
- approval
- praise
- favor
- commendation
- sanction
- indorsement
- acclaim
- sympathy
- endorsement
- empathy
- thumbs-up