'Reprehension' definitions:

Definition of 'reprehension'

From: WordNet
noun
An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" [syn: rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand]

Definition of 'Reprehension'

From: GCIDE
  • Reprehension \Rep`re*hen"sion\ (-sh?n), n. [L. reprehensio: cf. F. r['e]pr['e]hension.] 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]
  • Syn: Censure; reproof; reprimand. See Admonition. [1913 Webster]