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Reprobating

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

            Such an answer as this is reprobated and disallowed
            of in law; I do not believe it, unless the deed
            appears.                              --Ayliffe.

            Every scheme, every person, recommended by one of
            them, was reprobated by the other.    --Macaulay.

   2. To abandon to punishment without hope of pardon.

   Syn: To condemn; reprehend; censure; disown; abandon; reject.
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