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Dictionary: rep·re·hen·sion   (rĕp'rĭ-hĕn'shən) pronunciation
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n.
The act of rebuking or censuring; reproval.

reprehensive rep're·hen'sive (-sĭv) adj.

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noun

    A comment expressing fault: blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, reprobation. Informal pan. Slang knock. See praise/blame.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an act or expression of criticism and censure
  Synonyms: rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprimand

 
 
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