reprehensible

rep·re·hen·si·ble

adj \ˌre-pri-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl\

Definition of REPREHENSIBLE

: worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable

— rep·re·hen·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌhen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— rep·re·hen·si·ble·ness \-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— rep·re·hen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of REPREHENSIBLE

1. <a reprehensible tyrant, who oppressed his country for decades, has finally been brought to justice>
2. <your behavior towards the other team was truly reprehensible, so you're being suspended from the next three games>

First Known Use of REPREHENSIBLE

14th century

Related to REPREHENSIBLE

Synonyms: blamable, censurable, culpable, blameworthy, reproachable

Antonyms: blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable

Related Words: bad, guilty, sinful, wicked; foolish, irresponsible, reckless; amerciable, chargeable, disciplinable, impeachable, indictable, punishable; criminal, illegal, illicit, unlawful; illegitimate, improper, wrongful

Near Antonyms: flawless, perfect, pure; guiltless, innocent

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Rhymes with REPREHENSIBLE

indispensable