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Synonyms for reprobation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rep-ruh-bey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛp rəˈbeɪ ʃən

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Définition of reprobation

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Late Latin reprobationem (nominative reprobatio), noun of action from past participle stem of reprobare (see reprobate (adj.)).
  • noun blame
Example sentences :
  • Here is an instance of the apparition of a man and woman who were in a state of reprobation.
  • Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet
  • Nor, if I take his suggestion, is there any sense in covering him with reprobation.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • We have been held up to the reprobation of the world as tyrants and man-stealers.
  • Extract from : « The Negro and the Nation » by George S. Merriam
  • Not so; sin, as sin, can never be sufficiently stamped with the brand of reprobation.
  • Extract from : « The Mind of Jesus » by John R. Macduff
  • And Mrs. Berrington paused, in the extremity of her reprobation.
  • Extract from : « A London Life; The Patagonia; The Liar; Mrs. Temperly » by Henry James
  • They discover, even in an Oratorio, copious matter for reprobation.
  • Extract from : « The Violin » by George Dubourg
  • He answered, not over-hastily, 'I confess there is a mystery in reprobation.'
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2) » by Luke Tyerman
  • And, yet, I believe he could say as much for reprobation as another.
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2) » by Luke Tyerman
  • He was sick of the alternate patronage and reprobation of Sir John.
  • Extract from : « The Exiles of Faloo » by Barry Pain
  • This feeling of reprobation is genuine, normal, and wholesome.
  • Extract from : « Theoretical Ethics » by Milton Valentine

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