reprobation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell
  2. noun severe disapproval

Etymology

From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio. By surface analysis, reprobate + -ion.

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