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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reprobate \Rep"ro*bate\ (-b?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reprobated}
(-b?`t?d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reprobating}.]
1. To disapprove with detestation or marks of extreme
dislike; to condemn as unworthy; to disallow; to reject.
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Such an answer as this is reprobated and disallowed
of in law; I do not believe it, unless the deed
appears. --Ayliffe.
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Every scheme, every person, recommended by one of
them, was reprobated by the other. --Macaulay.
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2. To abandon to punishment without hope of pardon.
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Syn: To condemn; reprehend; censure; disown; abandon; reject.
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