v. t.
Aristippus being reprehended of luxury by one that was not rich, for that he gave six crowns for a small fish. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pardon me for reprehending thee. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
In which satire human vices, ignorance, and errors . . . are severely reprehended. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
I nor advise nor reprehend the choice. J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who reprehends. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. reprehensibilis: cf. F. répréhensible. ] Worthy of reprehension; culpable; censurable; blamable. --
n. [ L. reprehensio: cf. F. répréhension. ] Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval. [ 1913 Webster ]
This Basilius took as though his mistress had given him a secret reprehension that he had not showed more gratefulness to Dorus. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. répréhensif. ] Containing reprehension; conveying reproof. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. Containing reproof; reprehensive;