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reprehensible
adjective rep·re·hen·si·ble \ˌre-pri-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl\
: very bad : deserving very strong criticism
Full Definition of REPREHENSIBLE
: worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
— rep·re·hen·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌhen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— rep·re·hen·si·ble·ness \-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— rep·re·hen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of REPREHENSIBLE
14th century
Related to REPREHENSIBLE
- Synonyms
- blamable, censurable, culpable, blameworthy, reproachable
- Antonyms
- blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable
Rhymes with REPREHENSIBLE
REPREHENSIBLE Defined for Kids
reprehensible
adjective rep·re·hen·si·ble \ˌre-pri-ˈhen-sə-bəl\
Definition of REPREHENSIBLE for Kids
: deserving strong criticism <reprehensible acts>
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