reprobations
Expressions of disapproval
Reprobations are acts of severely criticizing or condemning someone or something.
The word carries a formal, often religious tone—suggesting moral censure rather than casual disapproval: The minister's reprobations of modern society grew tedious.
In theological contexts, reprobation refers to divine rejection or damnation of sinners.
Severe moral criticism
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
- objectionExpression of disapproval
opprobrium · animadversion · deprecation · dissatisfaction · discontent · distaste · demurral · frown
Formal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- damnationEternal punishment decree
- anathemaIntensely detested thing
- excommunicationFormal barring from sacraments
castigation · vilification · execration · malediction · vituperation · indictment · fulmination · imprecation
Loss of respect
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
- disreputeDamaged public standing
ignominy · degradation · humiliation · ostracism · banishment · disownment · rejection · defamation
disapprobation
Severe moral criticism
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disfavorLack of approval
objection · opprobrium · animadversion · deprecation · dissatisfaction · discontent · distaste · demurral · frown · disesteem
denunciation
Formal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- damnationEternal punishment decree
- anathemaIntensely detested thing
excommunication · castigation · vilification · execration · malediction · vituperation · indictment · fulmination · imprecation · obloquy
dishonor
Loss of respect
disrepute · ignominy · degradation · humiliation · ostracism · banishment · disownment · rejection · defamation · discredit
reprobationsapprobations
Formal praise or sanction
commendations · endorsements · approvals · praises · accolades
reprobationsapprovals
Formal consent given
sanctions · ratifications · endorsements · authorizations · certifications
reprobationsbenedictions
Prayers for divine favor
blessings · absolutions · sanctifications · consecrations · exonerations