Definition

The act of expressing strong disapproval or condemnation of something or someone.

Example

The teacher's reprobance of cheating was clear when she gave a stern warning to the class.

Conversation

I heard some people express their reprobance about the new policy at work.

Really? I didn’t think it was that controversial.

Yeah, it seems like some changes aren’t sitting well with everyone.

I guess it’s always tough to please everyone in a big company.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reprobance is formed from "reprobare" (meaning to disapprove or reject) and the suffix "-ance" (indicating a state or quality). The word refers to the state of being disapproved or rejected.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'rejecting' ('reprobare') something, and the '-ance' shows it is a state. This helps you remember that reprobance means the state of being disapproved.

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