REPROBATE


Meaning of REPROBATE in English

n., adj., & v.

n. 1 an unprincipled person; a person of highly immoral character. 2 a person who is condemned by God.

adj. 1 immoral. 2 hardened in sin.

v.tr. 1 express or feel disapproval of; censure. 2 (of God) condemn; exclude from salvation. reprobation n.

[ ME f. L reprobare reprobat- disapprove (as RE-, probare approve) ]

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