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Reprobate Definition & Meaning

reprobate
adjective
  1. deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"
noun
  1. a person without moral scruples
verb
  1. reject (documents) as invalid
  2. abandon to eternal damnation; "God reprobated the unrepenting sinner"
  3. express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"

"Reprobate" in song lyrics

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  • "to keep your mind state from heading reprobate"
    Unity Klan f/ JahWord — As it is Written
  • "origin of reprobate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does reprobate mean?
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat" a person without moral scruples reject (documents) as invalid abandon to eternal damnation; "God reprobated the unrepenting sinner" express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
What part of speech is reprobate?
Reprobate is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does reprobate have?
Reprobate has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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