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noun
The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: Christianity
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noun
Disqualification to hold office.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
severe disapproval
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapproval
noun
rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: rejection
History
From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio. By surface analysis, reprobate + -ion.
