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reprobation

/ˌrɛp.rəˈbeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌrɛp.rəˈbeɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт отвержения или осуждения кого-либо, часто в теологическом контексте исключения из спасения, или в более общем смысле выражающее сильное неодобрение или порицание.

A noun referring to the act of rejecting or condemning someone, often in a theological context of being excluded from salvation, or more generally expressing strong disapproval or censure.

uncountable

  1. Divine condemnationC2formal

    The act of being rejected by God and condemned to eternal punishment in Hell, according to some religious doctrines.

    ruБожественное осуждение

    • The theologian wrote extensively about the concept of reprobation.
    • In some beliefs, reprobation is seen as a divine judgment.
    • The sermon warned of the dangers of reprobation.

    Synonymscondemnationdamnationeternal damnationperdition

    Antonymselectionjustificationsalvation

  2. Strong disapprovalC1formal

    A severe expression of criticism or condemnation of someone's actions or character.

    ruПорицание

    • The committee expressed its reprobation of the unethical behavior.
    • His actions met with universal reprobation from the community.
    • The judge's reprobation was clear in his final statement.

    Synonymscastigationcensurecondemnationcriticismdenunciationdisapprovalrebukereprehensionreproach

    Antonymsapprovalcommendationpraise

Forms
  • reprobations plural form
  • reprobations' possessive plural form
  • reprobation's possessive singular form
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