Reprobation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Severe disapproval.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's scandalous behavior earned her widespread reprobation from the public and her colleagues.
- The company's decision to lay off hundreds of employees without warning sparked reprobation from labor unions and community leaders.
- The artist's latest work, which many deemed to be in poor taste, was met with reprobation from critics and audiences alike.
- The government's handling of the crisis was met with reprobation from international leaders, who criticized its slow response and lack of transparency.
- The celebrity's racist remarks sparked reprobation on social media, with many calling for a boycott of her upcoming film.
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Meaning 2
Rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.