All 3 Uses of
reprobate
in
Emma
- It was not in compliment to Jane Fairfax however that he was so indifferent, or so indignant; he was not guided by her feelings in reprobating the ball, for she enjoyed the thought of it to an extraordinary degree.†
Chpt 2.11-12
- He was warm in his reprobation of Mr. Elton's conduct; it had been unpardonable rudeness; and Mrs. Elton's looks also received the due share of censure.†
Chpt 3.1-2 *
- She had led her friend astray, and it would be a reproach to her for ever; but her judgment was as strong as her feelings, and as strong as it had ever been before, in reprobating any such alliance for him, as most unequal and degrading.†
Chpt 3.13-14
Definition:
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(reprobation as in: she fears their reprobation) expression of criticism