Definition

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

Example

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

Conversation

Did you hear about the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, I heard it ended in a lot of reprobation from the team.

That's surprising; I thought everyone was on the same page.

Apparently not — it seems some ideas were really criticized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reprobation is formed from "reprobare" (meaning to disapprove or reject) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word refers to the act of disapproving or rejecting something.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'rejecting' ('reprobare') something, which helps you remember that 'reprobation' means disapproval or rejection.

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