REPROBATE (3)

reprobate (3). Reprobate, v.t. to disallow, condemn, abandon

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Rep″ro‐bate (–b?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reprobated (–b?′t?d); p. pr. & vb. n. Reprobating.] 1. 1. To disapprove with detestation or marks of extreme dislike; to condemn as unworthy; to disallow; to reject.
Such an answer as this is reprobated and disallowed of in law; I do not believe it, unless the deed appears. Ayliffe. Every scheme, every person, recommended by one of them, was reprobated by the other. Macaulay. 2. 2. To abandon to punishment without hope of pardon.
Syn. — To condemn; reprehend; censure; disown; abandon; reject.