reprehension Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an act or expression of criticism and censure
    reproof; reproval; rebuke; reprimand.
    • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face

WordNet

Rep`re*hen"sion noun
Etymology
L. reprehensio: cf. F. répréhension.
Definitions
  1. Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
    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.
    Syn. -- Censure; reproof; reprimand. See Admonition.

Webster 1913