reprehension
Expression of disapproval
Reprehension is the act of reprehending—expressing strong disapproval or criticism.
The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned, more likely found in official censures or literary contexts than casual speech: The committee's reprehension of his conduct was unanimous.
It carries more weight than mere criticism, suggesting moral judgment or official rebuke.
Express sharp disapproval
- reproofExpression of blame
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- admonitionMild verbal correction
reproach · chiding · scolding · upbraiding · castigation · reprimand · remonstrance · denunciation
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- deprecationExpression of strong disapproval
disdain · scorn · contempt · derision · aversion · antipathy · disesteem · rejection
Deserving blame for wrongdoing
- blameworthinessDeserving moral condemnation
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- faultImperfection or blame
guilt · sin · transgression · offense · misdeed · impropriety · vice · iniquity
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reproofExpression of blame
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
admonition · reproach · chiding · scolding · upbraiding · castigation · reprimand · remonstrance · denunciation · animadversion
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- frownDisapproving facial expression
deprecation · disdain · scorn · contempt · derision · aversion · antipathy · disesteem · rejection · dispraise
culpability
Deserving blame for wrongdoing
- blameworthinessDeserving moral condemnation
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
- misconductImproper professional behavior
fault · guilt · sin · transgression · offense · misdeed · impropriety · vice · iniquity · turpitude
- reproofsscolding, rebuke, reprimand, admonishment, admonition
reprehensionpraise
Expression of approval
approval · commendation · approbation · acclaim · endorsement