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reprobate

/ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/
noun
  1. A person who behaves in a morally bad or unprincipled way.
    • In the story, the reprobate finally reformed after years of mischief.
    • The town considered him a reprobate because of his constant lies and thefts.
    • The old reprobate spent all his money on gambling and drinking.
Synonyms
scoundrelroguevillain
adjective
  1. Morally bad or unprincipled; wicked.
    • The reprobate villain in the movie showed no remorse.
    • She warned her children to stay away from that reprobate group of troublemakers.
    • His reprobate behavior got him expelled from school.
Synonyms
wickedimmoral
Antonyms
virtuous
verb
  1. To strongly disapprove of or condemn someone or something.
    • The organization reprobates any form of discrimination.
    • The judge reprobated the defendant's actions in court.
    • Many people reprobate the use of violence to solve problems.
Synonyms
condemndenounce
Antonyms
praise
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