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- noun Plural form of
exprobration .
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Examples
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The truth is, they follow not in the least (if there be any thing in them but odious satanical exprobrations of the truth of the satisfaction of Christ) on either opinion; though I say this author knows not well how to discharge himself of them.
Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 1616-1683 1965
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To be condemned with words of softness and commiseration, is more pleasing than to be absolved with taunting gibes, insulting sarcasms, and imperious, domineering exprobrations.
Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. V. 1634-1716 1823
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Yea, it will be a denial with scorn, with taunting exprobrations: and to be miserable without commiseration is the height of misery He that falls below pity, can fall no lower.
Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. I. 1634-1716 1823
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Kn. Without more Ambages Sir, I have consider'd your former desires, and have consented to marry him, notwithstanding your exprobrations.
Sir Patient Fancy 1678
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