rep·re·hen·sive \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|hen(t)siv, -sēv also -səv\adjective Etymology: from reprehension, after such pairs as English apprehension : apprehensive : serving to reprehend : conveying reprehension or reproof < reprehensive aspects and unfortunate results of unwarranted charges — New Republic > • rep·re·hen·sive·ly\-sə̇vlē, -li\adverb