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rep·re·hen·sion

R0163500 (rĕp′rĭ-hĕn′shən)n. The act of rebuking or censuring; reproval.

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rep′re·hen′sive (-sĭv) adj.

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(ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən) nthe act or an instance of reprehending; reproof or rebuke ˌrepreˈhensive, ˌrepreˈhensory adj ˌrepreˈhensively adv

rep•re•hen•sion

(ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn ʃən)

n. the act of reprehending; reproof. [1325–75; < Latin reprehēnsiō <reprehendere (see reprehend)] rep`re•hen′sive (-sɪv) adj.

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reprehension - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"rebuke, reprimand, reproof, reprovalriot act - a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act"criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshlywhat for - a strong reprimandbawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful, going-over - a severe scoldingberating, blowing up - a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"talking to, lecture, speech - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"chastening, chastisement, correction - a rebuke for making a mistakeadmonishment, monition, admonition - a firm rebuke

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nounA comment expressing fault:blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, reprobation.Informal: pan.Slang: knock.

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