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Term: Reprehensible

Definition:

Reprehensible (adjective) refers to behavior or actions that are highly unacceptable, deserving of severe criticism, or morally wrong.

Senses:

1. Popular Sense:

In the popular sense, reprehensible behavior is considered morally offensive or contemptible.

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Sample Sentence:

His reprehensible actions of stealing from the poor provoked widespread public outrage.

2. Local Sense:

In the local sense, reprehensible can be used to describe conduct violating community norms or customs.

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Sample Sentence:

The people living in the small fishing village considered her choice to wear revealing clothing incredibly reprehensible.