verb
- strongly disapproved of or condemned
Usage: formal; often in religious or moral contexts
Examples
- The minister reprobated the congregation’s lack of charity.
- Such behavior was reprobated by all decent society.
- The council reprobated the mayor’s unethical actions.
- His gambling habits were reprobated by his family.
- The judge reprobated the defendant’s complete lack of remorse.
- Traditional values reprobated such displays of wealth.