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reprobate

verb
rep·​ro·​bate | \ ˈre-prə-ˌbāt How to pronounce reprobate (audio) \
reprobated; reprobating

Definition of reprobate

 (Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil reprobating the laxity of the age
2 : to foreordain to damnation
3 : to refuse to accept : reject

reprobate

adjective

Definition of reprobate (Entry 2 of 3)

1 archaic : rejected as worthless or not standing a test : condemned
2a : foreordained to damnation
b : morally corrupt : depraved
3 : expressing or involving reprobation
4 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a reprobate

reprobate

noun

Definition of reprobate (Entry 3 of 3)

: an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel, rogue Cemeteries were seldom placed on the north side of a church, which, if used for burial at all, was reserved for unbaptized children, criminals, reprobates and suicides.— Rosemary Ellen Guiley
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Verb

reprobative \ ˈre-​prə-​ˌbā-​tiv How to pronounce reprobative (audio) \ adjective
reprobatory \ ˈre-​prə-​bə-​ˌtȯr-​ē How to pronounce reprobatory (audio) \ adjective

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Verb

criticize, reprehend, censure, reprobate, condemn, denounce mean to find fault with openly. criticize implies finding fault especially with methods or policies or intentions. criticized the police for using violence reprehend implies both criticism and severe rebuking. reprehends the self-centeredness of today's students censure carries a strong suggestion of authority and of reprimanding. a Senator formally censured by his peers reprobate implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to sanct

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