| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|hen(t)siv, -sēv also -səv adjective
Etymology: from reprehension, after such pairs as English apprehension : apprehensive
: serving to reprehend : conveying reprehension or reproof
reprehensive aspects and unfortunate results of unwarranted charges — New Republic
• rep·re·hen·sive·ly -sə̇vlē, -li adverb